Nutted Fruit And Cheese Salad Recipe
This is a delicious Nutted Fruit And Cheese Salad which will make you keep asking for more! There is not a single month when I don't serve this yummy Side Dish! It is always prepared with a focus on Fruits. In my view, if one calls oneself a good cook, one must have a personal recipe of Nutted Fruit And Cheese Salad, just like I do.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
1/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint or basil leaves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
Forthe fruit salad:
1 large Cranny Smith apple, cored and cut into 12 wedges
1 large Empire, Mcintosh or Red Delicious apple, cored and cut into 12 wedges
2 large Bartlett pears, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
4 ounces low-fat Cheddarcheese,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Mint leaves (optional garnish)
Directions
1 To make the dressing: In a food processor or blender, whirl the mint, buttermilk, honey, lime juice, and oil for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
2 To make the salad: In a large bowl, place the apples, pears, cheese, and pecans and toss together.
Shake the dressing well and drizzle it overthe fruit.
Garnish the salad with the mint if desired.
Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
2 To make the salad: In a large bowl, place the apples, pears, cheese, and pecans and toss together.
Shake the dressing well and drizzle it overthe fruit.
Garnish the salad with the mint if desired.
