A perfect pairing of two delicate flavours - sweet and juicy melon with smoky slices of Parma ham. This makes a great starter dish for a dinner party, but could 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/arugula
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/arugula, season with black pepper and drizzle with the oil.
Per Serving
Carbohydrate 13.2g Protein 13.5g Fibre 1.9g Fat 11g
A Tesco real food recipe seen here
A Tesco real food recipe seen here
An oval-shaped melon with yellow or green wrinkled skin, Its flesh may be pale green, yellow or pink, depending on type. It has a subtle, refreshing sweet flavour. It is available all year.
Parma Ham
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All the best Jan
Read more about Parma Ham here
sharing some colourful flowers
seen at a local garden centre
All the best Jan
2 comments:
Yes, definitely a favourite. Also watermelon with Feta cheese.
God bless.
Lovely looking dish, Jan. Beautiful flowers. ❤️
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