Prosciutto/Parma Ham Mediterranean Plate : Let The Sunshine In !

Who said salad needs to be boring? Not me! This low-carb Prosciutto/Parma ham plate takes some of the best ingredients from the Mediterranean and combines them into a creamy, rich salad plate that will keep you full for hours. Let the sunshine in!

Ingredients

Serves One

(7g net carbs per serving)
3 oz. (75g) Prosciutto/Parma ham
½ oz. (15g) mixed leafy greens
1 large egg, boiled
2 oz. (50g) large avocados, sliced
1½ cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 oz. (30g) feta cheese, crumbled
½ oz. (15g) scallions (spring onions), thinly sliced
1½ tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh lemons juice
salt or and pepper to taste

Instructions

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All the best Jan