Denton County Living Well Magazine September/October 2017 | Page 40

Cooking Classy in a Pinch ....
Harold and Miriam Moore Miriam and Harold Moore , from Rockwall , Texas , have been married for 31 years , and have four children and three grandchildren . Harold , a plumber by trade , enjoys making fabulous dinners for Miriam , playing guitar , wearing kilts , fly fishing and craft beer . Miriam enjoys singing with Harold and quilt making . After Miriam was diagnosed with diabetes in 2011 , she and Harold have strived to avoid eating processed foods , and have discovered a real love for fresh vegetables , natural and whole foods .
Watermelon and Arugula Salad
• 4 handfuls each of arugula and baby spinach
• 3 cups of cubed watermelon
• 1 cup halved or quartered strawberries
• 1 / 2 cup fresh blackberries
• 1 / 2 cup feta crumbled
• 1 handful each of fresh basil leaves and mint
Carefully toss arugula and spinach is torn mint and basil . Add fruit .
Dressing 2 tablespoons of prepared balsamic reduction 1 / 4 cup of balsamic vinegar 1 / 4 cup olive oil pinch of black pepper and Kosher salt
Shake all ingredients in a mason jar and spoon over all fruit and vegetables . Top with the feta .