Dandy Mandy Salad
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of fresh dandelion leaves (unsprayed and picked before plant is in bud.)
- 1 11oz can of mandarin-orange sections, drained
- 1 cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves, snipped
- 3 Tbsp of sunflower oil
- 1 Tbsp of lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp of poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of pepper
- 3/4 cup of slivered almonds, toasted
Toss together lightly the dandelion greens, lemon balm, mushrooms, and oranges in a large bowl. Cover and Refrigerate.
Dressing:
In a large jar combine the other ingredients except the almonds. Place lid on jar and shake thoroughly. Refrigerate Until Ready to Serve
Just before serving pour the dressing over the dandelion mixture and toss lightly. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
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Practice balance diet for healthy nutrition.
500 grams rotini pasta
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomato halves
- ½ cup grated feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh sweet basil
- 1/4 cup chopped purple perilla
Cook the pasta, rinse in cold water, drain and place in salad bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the pasta then add the final ingredients. Stir gently until all is mixed.
For patients recovering from emergency medical conditions and accidents , a diet for speeding up recuperation is required . This diet avoids very rich and indigestible foods and going easy on fried foods. Those with a small appetite will need varied and tempting meals with small helpings five to six times a day .
Meal Pattern:
On waking
Tea or fruit juice.
Breakfast
Fruit juice or stewed fruit .Cereal with milk. Eggs with toast and butter/maragarine and marmalade .Tea or coffee.
Mid-morning
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