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10/5/2007 - Mayor Medany takes Top Honors in the nutrition category at the South Jersey Healthy Mayors Cook-Off

South Jersey Healthy Mayors Cook-Off

On Tuesday, October 2, 2007, the South Jersey Healthy Mayors Cook-off was held at Riverwinds.  Mayor Paul Medany, along with nine other mayors from Gloucester, Camden and Burlington Counties participated in this event to promote healthy eating and exercise.  Mayor Medany took top honors in the nutrition category for his Broccoli and Chicken Salad.

Aetna, which funded the cook-off, contributed $100,000 to the wellness campaign.

Mayor Medany's
Broccoli and Chicken Salad

1 head broccoli
1 tbsp bacon bits
1/4 feta cheese, crumbled
1 red onion chopped
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
4 oz. diced cooked chicken

Dressing
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.  Mix together dressing
ingredients and
toss well with dry ingredients.  Serves four.

 

To view event highlights click here.