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Sensational Summer Salads Summer is finally here, which means healthier, lighter eating. These tasty, simple salad recipes are perfect for a cookout or family picnic all summer long. Quinoa Salad Fruit and Granola Salad 1 package arugula 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 can drained, rinsed chickpeas 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) ¾ cup low-fat crumbled feta cheese ½ cup toasted pine nuts 1 bag spring mix or arugula greens, cut up with kitchen scissors ½–¾ cup strawberries, cut up 1–2 handfuls blueberries 10 grapes, cut in half ½ mango, cut into small pieces Drizzle with your favorite champagne Any of the following in small pieces: apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, plums or balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Harvest Salad 1 (10-oz.) package of mixed greens/ baby lettuces 1 apple, diced into bite-sized pieces 1 pear, diced into bite-sized pieces 1 cup red grapes ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup goat cheese ½ cup walnuts, cut into small pieces Drizzle with your favorite low-fat balsamic or raspberry vinaigrette dressing. 1–2 handfuls sliced almonds 2 cups fat-free pecan raspberry vinaigrette 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1–2 tablespoons granola 2 tablespoons Truvia (optional) Shredded grated cheese or fat-free feta (optional) Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill for 2 hours before serving. Kid-Friendly Macaroni Salad 1 box whole wheat macaroni 1 can drained, rinsed black beans ½ bag mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrot and lima beans) thawed ½ cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese Low-fat Ranch dressing to taste Mix all ingredients together and serve chilled. HD FARMERS MARKET www.centrastate.com CentraState Medical Center will be hosting a farmers market outside of the Liberty Café in the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus every Wednesday from July 10 to Aug. 28, from 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The market will feature local fruits, vegetables, honey, baked goods and other specialty items. Participating farms include From the Garden, Rifkin Farms, The Farm, Clayton Farms, Kaufman Farms, Shangri La Farm and Artisserie Bakery. Events at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center Save a Life This Summer Increased outdoor activity in the summer can lead to injuries and health concerns. The following are classes on CPR and first aid that run from now through August that can help you learn to save a life if an emergency arises. Family & Friends CPR Learn CPR and how to help a choking victim. A great class for new parents and grandparents. 1 Class. Cost: $35 Family & Friends First Aid Learn to recognize and treat basic first aid injuries in a child. 1 Class. Cost: $30 Heartsaver CPR with AED Adult & Child or Adult, Child & Infant 1 Class. Cost: $50* or $60* Heartsaver First Aid 1 Class. Cost: $50* Heartsaver First Aid & CPR with AED Combination class for First Aid and CPR with AED 1 Class. Cost: $95* *Cost includes workbook and a two-year certification. For more information about these and other classes, screenings, special events and more offered through the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center and to register, visit www.centrastate.com/healthprograms or call (732) 308-0570, unless otherwise noted. Summer 2013 15