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Friday 14 June 2024

Juicy Melon and Smoky Parma Ham : A Delicious Pairing

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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.

Per Serving
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!

Read more about Parma Ham here

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

32 comments:

Tom said...

...an interesting combination.

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

Rose said...

I had to look up Parma Ham to see what it is...think I may have before and forgot what it is.

CJ Kennedy said...

Delicious!

Katerinas Blog said...

It looks very tasty and light salad and as you write almost a meal!
Arugula is very nice with lettuce, balsamic vinegar and whatever vegetables and nuts anyone wants!

Angie's Recipes said...

Delicious! Sweet and salted are amazing together.

Valerie-Jael said...

This sounds wonderful! Valerie

jabblog said...

I love rocket - this would be a lovely light lunch.

Margaret D said...

That looks nice Jan.
Yes, I'm still having a few problems here and there with blogger - always check my spam each day, it pays to.

roentare said...

That looks simple and delicious

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

That will make a really nice refreshing summer salad.

Jo said...

I would never think to pair melon with ham, I must give it a try sometime.

chica said...

Adoro essa dupla juntinha!
beijos, chica

eileeninmd said...

Looks delicious! Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

My name is Erika. said...

Who's have thought melon and ham taste so good together, but they do, don't they? It's like watermelon and feta. Yum. Have a super rest of your FRiday.

Jeanie said...

That looks delicious and refreshing!

Bill said...

Not a fan of rocket but I could use something different.

Fun60 said...

A favourite combination.

♥ 艁ucja-Maria ♥ said...

Your salad looks beautiful. I love all the ingredients: melon, arugula, Parma ham.
Yes. I'm still having problems with comments. I check every day because they are in spam.
Have a happy weekend.

Anonymous said...

Refreshing! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Divers and Sundry said...

Pretty, sounds easy, too. I want to live close to you and encourage you to offer tastings 馃憤

Manuel said...

El mel贸n con jam贸n es una combinaci贸n deliciosa que muchas veces como.
Voy a probarlo con esa pizca de pimienta que nunca le ech茅. pero dicho con todos mis respetos lo que no voy a cambiar nunca es el jam贸n que tenemos aqu铆, porque un jam贸n ib茅rico de Jabugo, es lo mejor del mundo. jeje.
Un abrazo, y cuidaros que este a帽o viene la calor muy fuerte.

This N That said...

Good advice for sure. I never heard of Parma ham.... I love chicken salad with Camera. Good combo.

Ananka said...

Sounds good. I always forgot about melon in salads!

Lorrie said...

Simple and delicious with the contrast of sweet and salty. Have a good weekend!

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

It looks nice and fresh

Lowcarb team member said...

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J.P. Alexander said...
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

Thanks for the recipe. I send you a kiss.

chica said...
Adoro essa dupla juntinha!
beijos, chica

I love this duo together!
Kisses, Chica

Manuel said...
El mel贸n con jam贸n es una combinaci贸n deliciosa que muchas veces como.
Voy a probarlo con esa pizca de pimienta que nunca le ech茅. pero dicho con todos mis respetos lo que no voy a cambiar nunca es el jam贸n que tenemos aqu铆, porque un jam贸n ib茅rico de Jabugo, es lo mejor del mundo. jeje.
Un abrazo, y cuidaros que este a帽o viene la calor muy fuerte.

Melon with ham is a delicious combination that I often eat.
I'm going to try it with that pinch of pepper that I never threw in it. but said with all my respect, what I am never going to change is the ham we have here, because an Iberian ham from Jabugo is the best in the world. hehe.
A hug, and take care because this year the heat is coming very strong.

happyone said...

Looks tasty. Every day I have some regular comments that have ended in span.
At least it's easy to check.

Teresa said...

Una buena receta para los d铆as de calor. Besos.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

In the grand hall of the Gods of Food Parma ham is worshipped!

Conniecrafter said...

Hmmm, that is an interesting combo of foods

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

Delicious meal for that summer sun we are all looking forward to seeing very soon :-)
Thanks also for the reminder to check blogger spam. It's easy to forget that sometimes x