Dr Oz: Rocco DiSpirito Swiss Chard Salad & Chocolate Almonds

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So you want to speed up metabolism and increase energy, right? It turns out, chef Rocco DiSpirito has the perfect lunch you can make and take with you wherever you go. To avoid the raisins becoming too gummy for the salad, Rocco actually rehydrated them, allowing them to become the perfect topping for this tasty salad. Then for an even tastier snack or treat, click through to find one of Dr Oz’s favorite recipes put together by Rocco.

To find out how to make this salad at home, continue to the next page.

Dr Oz: Rocco DiSpirito Swiss Chard Turkey Salad With Golden Raisins & Capers Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp chopped capers + 1 tsp caper brine
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 C cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 chopped avocado (optional)
• 1/2 C chopped golden raisins
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 C toasted almonds
• 1/3 C sliced red onion
• 6 C chopped Swiss chard – stems cut very thin
• 6 oz store-roasted skinless turkey breast – shredded

Rocco DiSpirito: Dr Oz Swiss Chard Turkey Salad With Golden Raisins & Capers Recipe Directions

1. Combine the raisins in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp water
2. Cook on high until simmering
3. Remove from the microwave and let stand for a couple minutes
4. Put the lemon juice ,capers, and almonds in a small bowl and season with black pepper
5. Add the raisins, their soaking liquid, the tomatoes, and the onion then mix well
6. In a large bowl, combine the Swiss chard, turkey, and olive oil then toss well
7. Add the mixture from the small bowl then toss again
8. Divide the salad among four plates
9. Top with the avocado if using

Then for a tasty snack, go ahead and follow the delicious recipe on the following page…

Dr Oz: Rocco DiSpirito Cocoa-Dusted Almonds Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 packets monk fruit extract
• 1 C almonds
• 1 1/2 tbsp raw coconut nectar
• salt
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine half the monk fruit extract, coconut nectar, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl then set aside
3. Put the almonds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown
4. Transfer the almonds to a bowl and toss
5. Put the almonds back on the lined baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes
6. Transfer the almonds to a clean mixing bowl
7. Mix the cocoa powder and the rest of the monk fruit extract in a separate bowl
8. Add the cocoa powder mixture to the almonds and toss until coated
9. Shake to remove excess coating, then put the almonds on a clean plate to cool
10. Serve at room temperature or chilled