Culinary/creative activity last 2/9/2013

SUMMER SALAD (CALORIES: 232) INGREDIENTS 1 slice       farmer's ham  (50grams) 1/4  cup    sundried tomatoes (julienne) 4 pieces    cherry tomatoes  (halved) ½ cup         Romaine lettuce (washed) 1/3 cup      Arugula (washed) 1/3 cup      Alfalfa sprouts (washed) 1  slice       mango (cut into strips) ½ cup         Mango vinaigrette ¼ cup         Hon                                                                            1 tsp          almond nuts (crushed) PROCEDURE: Wash all vegetables and drain. Toss in a salad colander with mixed mango vinaigrette and honey. Assemble in a vegetable platter.           Add farmer's ham with sliced mango. Top with     almond nuts. Serve chilled. SALSA TROPICAL (CALORIES: 150)         INGREDIENTS: ½ cup    ripe mango, diced ½ cup    red tomatoes, diced seeds removed ¼ cup    fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ cup    white onions, chopped 50gms   nacho chips PROCEDURE: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and place in shot glass. Prepare platter of nachos. MAKE UP GROUP HEALTHY SELECTIONS  EAT INSPIRING FOOD…. But be thankful for every meal!  Healthy selections for those watching their calorie intake but would not want to settle with something less. Our choices offer light meals inspired by the freshness of summer and the bounty of ripe Philippine Mangoes. (one of the best mangoes in the world!) Our initial offering, something trendy and light to the taste…. Mixture of fresh organic romaine lettuce, sundried tomatoes, arugula, alfalfa sprouts and sliced ripe mango bathe with the tangy taste of mango vinaigrette and honey; topped with a slide of farmer's ham and sprinkled with almond for texture. To kick off a healthy appetite for get together with friends, serve our Salsa Tropical with nacho chips. Mix in diced red juicy tomatoes, ripe mangoes, onions. Perk it up with the earthy flavor of cilantro. Served best with  crispy nachos. Good food shared between friends… <properly noted> Submitted By: Jemerson Afable, MD Leilani Coloma, MD Danae Mabel Orig, RN Janice Saraza, MD