Salad with Triple Cheddar Fruit Kebobs
Try this delicious and healthy summer recipe for a nice lunch in the sun.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Dressing:
2 Tbsp. (30mL) balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. (15mL) maple Syrup
½ tsp. (2mL) Dijon mustard
1/3 cup (75mL) vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 cups (2L) baby spinach (or Boston lettuce leaves), washed & dried
Mild Coloured Cheddar Cheese
Marble Cheddar Cheese
Old White Cheddar Cheese
8 bamboo skewers
1 Royal Gala Apple, cut into small wedges
16 grapes
¼ cup (50mL) toasted chopped walnuts (optional)
Dressing:
• Whisk together vinegar, maple syrup and Dijon. Slowly pour in oil, whisking continuously. Season to taste. Set aside.
• Divide greens amongst 4 dinner plates.
• Cut each cheese to yield 8 (¾-inch /2 cm) cubes, making a total of 24 cubes.
• Thread each skewer with 1 of each of the cheeses, 2 wedges of apple, and 2 grapes, alternating the cheese and fruit.
• Place 2 skewers on each salad. Drizzle with dressing. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts.
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