~ Happy May 2025 ~
May the month ahead be a good one for you
In previous years regular readers will know I usually start each month with facts about the coming month ahead. This year however, a break with tradition, which I hope you are enjoying because the first of each month will feature a lower carb recipe starting with the first letter of that particular month ... so here we go as it's now May and the fifth month of the year!
M is for ? can you guess ?
Yes, I am talking about melon !
There are many varieties of melons and you may well have your own favourite.
The recipe suggestion below uses watermelon.
Read on and maybe you will soon be enjoying.
Watermelon Salad in a tea-cup
Ingredients
Serves Three
350 g (12 oz/2 cups) diced seedless watermelon
90 g (31/4 oz/2 cups) baby English spinach leaves
Small handful of mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
60 g (21/4 oz/ 1/2 cup) crumbled goat’s cheese
Dressing
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lime juice
Handful of coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
130 g (41/2 oz/ 1/2 cup) sheep’s milk yogurt
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, then divide between three wide-mouthed teacups, mugs or bowls. Spoon the dressing on top and serve immediately.
Supercharged tip
Keep the salad and dressing separate until just before serving, then when you’re ready to eat spoon the dressing on top."
Image and recipe from Lee Holmes here
In case you missed last months (April) post you can see it here
January's is here, February's here, and March you'll find here
You will see a variety of articles and 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
Serves Three
350 g (12 oz/2 cups) diced seedless watermelon
90 g (31/4 oz/2 cups) baby English spinach leaves
Small handful of mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
60 g (21/4 oz/ 1/2 cup) crumbled goat’s cheese
Dressing
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lime juice
Handful of coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
130 g (41/2 oz/ 1/2 cup) sheep’s milk yogurt
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, then divide between three wide-mouthed teacups, mugs or bowls. Spoon the dressing on top and serve immediately.
Supercharged tip
Keep the salad and dressing separate until just before serving, then when you’re ready to eat spoon the dressing on top."
Image and recipe from Lee Holmes here
January's is here, February's here, and March you'll find here
You will see a variety of articles and 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
35 comments:
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Gracias por la receta y ten un feliz día del trabajador.
Oh this sounds good too, Jan. You can't beat sweet, crisp watermelon in the summer, can you?
Happy May! I really like watermelon. I'll be trying this.
Happy May, Jan! The watermelon salad looks so tempting.
What a beautifully refreshing salad—perfect for warmer days! The combination of watermelon, goat’s cheese, and that zesty yogurt dressing sounds delicious and nourishing
Sounds a delicious mouthwatering summer special.
Happy May day
Cantaloupe is my favourite, watermelon my least favourite. A very cooling fruit, though, just what we need right now.
Happy May Day! Debbie
Water melon, Feta cheese, olives and pitta bread are a good combination. Some water melons have too many annoying pips.
God bless.
I SO look forward to melons on the balcony with a good book! Soon... Thank you for "the lookout"!
That salad sounds good. I hope I remember it when melon season comes round again.
That looks so pretty and tempting. I like melon in all its guises.
That salad look good and happy May :-D
...this melon salad – thank you so much. It's coming to the table!!!
I wish you a wonderful, happy May.
Hug Viola
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This looks delicious. And I can't believe 1/3 of the year is over already.
Bom dia. Uma excelente quinta-feira e um ótimo mês de maio. Confesso que não gosto muito de melão. Outras saladas, gosto muito.
I love all melons and that salad looks so lovely and so refreshing! I can see it in my future! Happy week!
...Jan, I wish you a Merry Month of May.
I am so ready for a great juicy sweet watermelon. So ready
HAPPY MAY DAY!
The salad looks delicious!
Happy May to you, have a great new month!
Have a nice month of May :-)
Happy May Jan! :)
Your recipe looks delicious :)
Happy May.
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That looks good.
Happy May Day.
Watermelon is packed with nutrients too.
David M. Gascoigne
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Oh that recipe sounds delicious.
Love all kinds of melons. Happy May.
What a fabulous salad idea, and I love the tea cup as your bowl. Happy May to you Jan.
I was surprised we are already seeing watermelons in the grocery store, we haven't broken down and bought one yet though. Happy May to you!!
Me parece muy buena esa receta. Besos.
Watermelon is my most favourite fruit on earth 🥹🥰♥️♥️♥️
This recipe sounds cool and delicious him👌😊
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