Lunch: Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad

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This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Honeydew, Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 slices prosciutto, fat trimmed from edges
1 tablespoon 2 percent plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ripe honeydew melon, cut into thin strips (with a peeler) or scooped into balls
1/2 ripe cantaloupe, cut into thin strips (with a peeler) or scooped into balls
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn or thinly sliced

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place prosciutto slices 4 inches apart on baking sheet; cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, zest, juice and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add honeydew and cantaloupe; toss to combine; divide among 4 bowls. Crumble prosciutto; sprinkle it and basil over salad. Serve immediately.

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