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Recipe: Raspberry Chive Salad @ClevelandClinic. A salad combination you may not have thought of, but will now be hooked on

A salad combination you may not have thought of, but will now be hooked on

This salad is a perfect addition to a large dinner menu when you have guests over for dinner and have a lot of other dishes to prepare. It’s bright and flavorful, and you can make the dressing a day or two ahead to prep!

Ingredients

Dressing

1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
2 to 4 tablespoons orange juice (depending on thickness desired)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Salad

1 pound romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 pound radicchio, washed, dried, shredded
3 carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained, patted dry
20 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

  1. Assemble salad ingredients in salad bowl and toss.
  2. Put all ingredients for the dressing in food processor or blender (except for 2 tablespoons chives), and process.
  3. After all is processed, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons chives.
  4. Pour over salad just before serving and toss.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 107
Total fat: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 25 g
Fiber: 5.4 g
Sodium: 37 mg

—Recipe developed and copyrighted by Kristine Napier, MPH, RD, LD.

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The hot & humid weather will continue for the rest of the working week, with the heat peaking on Thursday @MetEireann. Care for your kids, keep them out of the sun. 🥵

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The hot & humid weather will continue for the rest of the working week, with the heat peaking on Thursday🥵 There’ll be some showers & thunderstorms from later Thursday. Turning cooler & more changeable this weekend: rain on Saturday, then sunshine & scattered showers on Sunday

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Swap alcoholic drinks for non-alcoholic alternatives where possible and aiming for at least three alcohol free days per week. Blackrock Health

Blackrock Health

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Kickstart your New Year’s health resolutions this month with these top nutrition tips from our Senior Dietitians at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic. Prioritise your health this year by following some simple guidelines:

– Prioritise whole foods: Swap processed snacks for nourishing, nutrient-dense snacks such as nuts and dried fruits, fruit and yogurt, cheese and crackers, nutty flapjacks, oat snacks. When opting for convenience snacks be aware of the ingredient list, some snacks which may label themselves as ‘healthy’ alternatives may have a long list of ingredients, generally the more whole ingredients and the shorter the list the better!

– Stay hydrated: Start each day with a glass of water and aim for 8 glasses throughout the day. Proper hydration is key for energy and overall well-being.

– Limit alcohol: Alcohol dehydrates and can cause fatigue which leads to poorer food choices as well as negatively impacting overall health. Swap alcoholic drinks for non-alcoholic alternatives where possible and aiming for at least three alcohol free days per week.

– Stay active: Incorporating some daily movement (outside if possible) will support overall mood, energy levels and health.

– Plan ahead: Try not let busy schedules derail your healthy eating goals. Meal prepping, batch cooking and planning snacks will help you stay on track.

At Blackrock Health, our Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition department is made up of Registered Dietitians who help manage and support a variety of nutritional and medical concerns to patients across our clinics.

If you are interested in outpatient dietetic support please visit our Dietetics & Nutrition pages (https://www.blackrockhealth.com/treat…/dietetics-nutrition) where you will find the many options available.