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Chicken , Cheese & Rocket Salad

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  High in vitamin A and C , rocket leaves should be eaten when they're young , they should be smooth and hairless .When picked after flowering , the leaves tend to taste mustardy .This salad is perfect for a light lunch .                                                   Ingredients Serves 4 150 g rocket leaves 2 celery stalks ,trimmed and sliced 1/2 cucumber . sliced 2 springs onions , trimmed   and sliced 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 25 g walnut pieces 150 g boneless roast   chicken , sliced 125 g freshly cheese , cubed handful of seedless red grapes,   cut in half (optional) salt and pepper dressing 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Honey  1 tbsp chopped mixed herbs Method 1 . Wash the rocket leaves , pat dry with kitchen paper and put them into a large salad bowl .Add the celery , cucumber, spring onions , parsley and walnuts and  mix together well . Transfer onto a large serving platter . Arrange the chicken slices over the salad , then scatter over the chee

Chicken & Barley Stew

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Looking for a family friendly virtuously healthy stew ? Try this chicken and barley stew recipe .This stew is perfect to make and freeze ahead of time .Just heat up and enjoy ! Barley Health Benefits: -  Helps you lose weight : Barley helps to reduce weight , partially because of several kinds of essential amino acids ,and partially because of its fiber content .Barley modulates your blood sugar levels , thus avoiding the sugar peaks and drops usually associated with the fat storage process . Barley compared to other grains , is low in calories and at the same time it makes a satisfactory meal , helping you feel full longer , so you don't need to eat as frequently . -  Reduce Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease : Barley is reach in plant lignans which protect against breast and other hormone -dependent cancers as well as heart disease .By reducing free radicals and visceral  fat , and stabilizing the blood pressure , barley minimizes our chance and heart disease . Ingredi