Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.

Slice the melon into wedges and remove the rind by cutting along the bottom of each wedge.

Arrange the melon slices and a few slices of prosciutto on a plate.

Enjoy – take a small bite of melon and prosciutto together.

Notes: 

The success of this dish lies in the flavor of the melon and the prosciutto. Here are some ideas if you get a tasteless melon:

• Marinate it in port wine, or drizzle it with lemon and honey and serve for a third course. 
• Make chilled melon soup by puréeing the melon in a blender or food processor with lemon juice, honey, and basil.

Serving Ideas:

Apéritif – cube the melon, wrap a small piece of prosciutto around it, and secure it with a toothpick.

Serve melon and prosciutto as a light main dish and follow with a French cheese course to create a balanced, satisfying meal which is ready in minutes. If you desire a little more, begin with an apéritif to round out the meal. 

You may also like these recipe ideas for melon:

French Bistro Melon salad 

Melon with basil or mint