Editor's note: For this week's selection I've gone with a couple of interesting ideas for summer meals. One for when it's super hot - as it currently is in some parts of the UK, and one for when it's not so warm and you can stand to be in the kitchen for a bit longer! First up is the Jam Jar Salad - a fantastic idea for grabbing and eating in the garden whenever the mood takes! Ingredients and kit first, as MiamMiam says, jam jars for when you're eating them yourself, Kilner for if you're entertaining!
Jam Jar Salad
Since we are approaching all things summer – alfresco dining, bbq'ing et al, here's an idea that can be adapted to suit your own taste.
You will need jam jars – preferably those with twist off lids - you can buy the lids separately if you need to.
If you want a posher more up-market version, use a kilner jar – see photo below. If you want to do fancy the jar would be nice to serve as part of a lunch or supper party and you can of course re-use it afterwards.
I used the Bonne Maman conserve jars – posh jam really – I love these jars, they have the pretty lids. As an aside - the conserve may be expensive (keep your eyes open for offers) but the way I look at it is that I get an excellent store cupboard product and a useful, attractive jar that can be used again. I get the feeling that Bonne Maman know that their jars will be re-used – the labels on the jars are really easy to remove in hot soapy water - then you can sterilise them in the dishwasher.
The jam jar salad
Serves 4
You'll need four jars – capacity 370g
1 x 750g smoked gammon joint
(£2.68 from Tesco)
Silverskin onions, finely chopped
Piccalilli sauce for drizzling
(Bartons Piccalilli Sauce)
750g baby new potatoes
Sweetcorn salsa
Method and assembly next!
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