Eda's ivy saladmade by Eda

Eda's ivy salad

her house salad, herb-forward

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Hot Flash Cook Eda's Ivy Salad

serves 4

ingredients

  • 1.25 lb fresh ivy leaves (or mixed tender greens), washed and roughly chopped
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  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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  • 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
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  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
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  • 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
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  • 3/4 cup diced cucumber
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  • 1/3 red onion, thinly sliced
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  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
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method

  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Place ivy leaves, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over the greens and vegetables, then toss well to coat.
  4. Top with walnuts, feta cheese, and seeds.
  5. 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.
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1/2 cup cucumber
3/4 cup cucumber
More hydrating greens ease hot flashes and night sweats; low-cal volume.
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Reduced feta portion
Kept as swap above
Lowers saturated fat while keeping authentic salty bite and bone-friendly calcium.
heart healthbone density (I'm shrinking!)

nutrition per serving

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Calories
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.