Bitter Olive Salad

Bitter Melon, an Asian squash with a somewhat bitter taste, seems to have some slight medicinal properties for diabetics, stimulating the processing of sugars. So, I'm trying to come up with different ways to include some Bitter Melon in my diet on a regular basis.


2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
chop 4-5 slices bitter melon (de-seeded).
1 chopped celery stalk
2-3 onion slices, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1/3 tbsp horseradish
couple of dashes of red pepper flakes
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Marinate from 2 hours to a couple of days.

Serve as a topping for Italian sandwiches, hamburgers, etc.