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WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY: Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries

February 22, 2013 at 8:12 am · Filed under Cheese-Yogurt-Dairy, Recipes, Vegetables-Salads-Herbs, Washington's Birthday

Cherries, apples and blue cheese combine in
a delicious salad. Photo and recipe courtesy
EatWisconsinCheese.com.

George Washington, our first President, was born 280 years ago today. It’s been pretty well documented that he did not, in fact, chop down a cherry tree. But we can still be grateful for the opportunity to enjoy luscious dried tart cherries as we celebrate his birthday (fresh cherries are a summer fruit).

Not only do the deliver terrific flavor; cherries are nutritious and one of the foods highest in antioxidants (here’s a list of high antioxidant foods).

While we enjoy this delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe with dried cherries, the more healthfully inclined should consider this refreshing salad recipe that combines dried cherries with other fruits and blue cheese—a great combination.

Tart and chewy cherries pair with the heat of grated fresh ginger and piquant blue cheese. If you prefer, you can substitute iceberg wedges for the mixed greens.

APPLE BERRY SALAD WITH LEMON GINGER CREAM

Ingredients For 4 Servings

For The Salad

4 cups mixed greens, washed and patted dry

1 tart apple, sliced

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup dried tart cherries

1/4 cup red onion, sliced

1/4 cup pecans, toasted, chopped

1/2 cup (3 ounces) blue cheese, crumbled

For The Dressing

1 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Dried cherries available from MurraysCheese.com.

Preparation

1. WHISK together sour cream, milk, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, ginger, honey, salt and pepper; refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.

2. PORTION greens onto four plates. Divide apple slices and strawberries among salads. Garnish with cherries, onion and pecans.

3. DRIZZLE dressing over salad and sprinkle with blue cheese; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate extra dressing up to 3 days.

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