Pear, Cranberry & Blue Cheese Salad on Endives

kara — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:53:24 +0000

Endives make a great alternative to crackers. They are shaped perfectly for holding filling, are low in calories and have a healthy dose of vitamin A and C. The walnuts, cabbage and cranberries up the nutritional ante of this snack.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pear, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
2 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
16 large leaves endive

Method

Toss pears in with lemon juice and set aside.
Combine, yogurt, blue cheese, honey, and vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Add walnuts, pears, cabbage, and cranberries; toss well to coat.
Place a spoonful of salad on each endive leaf.

Makes 16.

Fig Prosciutto Wraps

kara — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:22:47 +0000

Fig and prosciutto are a classic combination. Search out La Quercia prosciutto or other brands that use humanely-raised, heritage pork.

Ingredients
16 thin slices prosciutto
16 whole dried figs
Fresh pepper, coarsely ground

Method

Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each fig. Grind pepper on top and drizzle with olive oil.

Makes 16.

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