Blueberry Salad with Brie Croutons
- 1 crusty French bread roll (about 5 or 6 inches long)
- 2 ounces Brie cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Salt and pepper
- 6 ounces spring greens
- 1/2 pint blueberries (about 1 cup)
- Preheat the broiler to high heat.
- Cut the bread into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices and spread some of the Brie on each slice.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is soft and the bread is light golden brown on the edges.
- Combine the honey and vinegar in a small bowl and slowly add the oil, mixing briskly with a whisk or fork.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salad greens and blueberries in a large bowl and add the vinaigrette.
- Toss until the salad is thoroughly coated.
- Divide the salad between four bowls or plates and serve with the Brie croutons on the side.
- A little blueberry trivia: Blueberries have more antioxidants than almost any other fruit or vegetable.
- One of natures few blue foods, blueberries are one of the few berries native to North America.
- Blueberries were an important staple food of Native Americans.
- They dried and added them to any food that needed extra flavor and made a strong tea from their roots to use as a relaxant during childbirth.
crusty, cheese, honey, white wine vinegar, canola oil, salt, spring greens, blueberries
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blueberry-salad-with-brie-croutons-380115 (may not work)