Tuesday 7 June 2011

Taste of Summer

This light, refreshing and easy salad would be the perfect food to serve in the sunshine on a hot day with an icy cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc!!

(Serves 4 starter size and 2 for main)

* 1 bag of Rocket
* about 150g Guerre Cheese
* about 200g of thinly sliced Parma Ham
* 4 ripe Peaches
* ample amount of cracked Black Pepper
* drizzle of good quality Olive Oil
* Balsamic Glaze or that really gooey quality Balsamic Vinegar

Tip: If I don't happen to have a really nice Balsamic Vinegar I often mix a cheaper runnier version with a dollop of honey and this has the desired taste and effect too.

- Cut the peaches into 8ths
- Thinly slice the cheese into slithers (I find the best way to achieve these is with a vegetable peeler)
- Loosely break up the Parma Ham into bite size morsels
- Combine together rocket, cheese, ham and peaches then liberally grind on the pepper and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic.

Bring on the Summer!!