It seems many of us are still experiencing problems with blogger, especially with comments going into the spam folder. Do please check your spam folder daily.
Now onto the recipe …
Take two delicate flavours – sweet and juicy melon with smoky slices of Parma ham, pair them together, and what do you get? A lovely starter dish for a dinner party, but can also be enjoyed as a light lunch (yes please), and is such a refreshing combination of tastes.
Ingredients
Serves Four
1 honeydew melon
2 x 88g (2oz) packs of Parma ham, torn
50g (2oz) wild rocket*
pinch ground black pepper
4 tsp oil
Method
1. Cut the melon into thick slices and remove the skin and any pips. Then chop into large chunks.
2. Divide the melon between 4 plates then add the Parma ham.
3. Scatter with a little rocket, season with black pepper and drizzle with the oil.
Carbohydrate 13.2g Protein 13.5g Fibre 1.9g Fat 11g
From original idea here
The greenery is provided by using wild rocket* which is sometimes known as Arugula. Now we all know that salad greens are healthy, and that most are very low in calories. However, did you know that not all give you a good dose of nutrients… well Arugula/ Rocket is one leafy green vegetable that stands out as a rich source of many vitamins and minerals.
Consider the difference between iceberg lettuce and arugula/rocket:
Arugula contains about eight times the calcium,
fives times the vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K,
four times the iron as the same amount of iceberg lettuce.
The choice is easy… start with arugula/rocket for a healthier salad!
You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
