Author: Chef Michael Allemeier via Dairy Farmers of Canada
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: Classic
Prep time:
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Serves: 6
An exciting twist on a classic summer salad. Celery, toasted walnuts, apples, mixed berries, all tossed in a creamy dressing - using half and half cream, sour cream and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
¼ cup (60 mL) 10% half-and-half cream
3 tbsp (45 mL) sour cream
3 tbsp (45 mL) Greek yogurt
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
1-½ cups (375 mL) diced celery
1 cup (250 mL) toasted walnuts, lightly crushed, divided
1 red delicious apple, cored, quartered and diced (skin on)
1-2/3 cups (400 mL) assorted berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or quartered strawberries, if large)
Salt and black pepper
8 to 10 whole butter lettuce leaves
10 to 12 celery leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, stir together cream, sour cream, yogurt, and lemon juice. Stir in celery, ¾ cup (175 mL) of the walnuts and apples. Gently fold in berries. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a bowl or on a serving platter, arrange lettuce leaves and gently spoon salad on top. Garnish with remaining walnuts and celery leaves.
Recipe by Food Musings at http://foodmusings.ca/food-products/cream-of-the-crop/