May Recipes of the Month
Cucumber Blueberry Salad
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Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic (or other vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 medium greenhouse-grown cucumber, cut into small chunks
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts (toasted optional)
- 4 slices whole grain bread
Directions
- In small bowl whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
- In a large bowl mix together all salad ingredients, except bread.
- When ready to serve, add vinaigrette to salad and toss.
- Toast bread, then cut into four pieces.
Coconut Creamed Corn
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Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
- 1 cup coconut milk, light
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Directions
- Combine corn kernels, coconut milk and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then adjust the heat to maintain an active simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the coconut milk has evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice and crushed red pepper, if using.