Eda's ivy salad
her house salad, herb-forward
hot flash cook
Hot Flash Cook Eda's Ivy Salad
serves 4
ingredients
- 1.25 lb fresh ivy leaves (or mixed tender greens), washed and roughly choppedachy jointsheart health
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilheart healthhot flashes & night sweats
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegarblood sugar & pre-diabetes
- 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, mincedheart healthmemory & focus
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, choppedheart healthmemory & focusbone density (I'm shrinking!)
- 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheesebone density (I'm shrinking!)
- 3/4 cup diced cucumberhot flashes & night sweats
- 1/3 red onion, thinly slicedheart health
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds or pumpkin seedsbone density (I'm shrinking!)heart healthtired & low energy
method
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place ivy leaves, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
- Pour dressing over the greens and vegetables, then toss well to coat.
- Top with walnuts, feta cheese, and seeds.
- Serve immediately.
the swaps that make it work
1/4 cup walnuts + 1/4 cup feta
→ 1/3 cup walnuts + 3 tbsp feta + 2 tbsp seeds
Adds plant-based minerals (magnesium, zinc) and more fiber without heaviness; seeds boost bone health and energy.
1/2 cup cucumber
→ 3/4 cup cucumber
More hydrating greens ease hot flashes and night sweats; low-cal volume.
Reduced feta portion
→ Kept as swap above
Lowers saturated fat while keeping authentic salty bite and bone-friendly calcium.
nutrition per serving
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310 kcal16% DV
Protein
10 g20% DV
Fiber
4 g14% DV
Saturated fat
3.5 g18% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
350 mg15% DV
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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.

