Published August 07, 2007 05:23 pm - JEFFERSON - - Blueberries are now at market. This native North American fruit is little known in the rest of the world. When selecting this fruit, look for a uniform blue color on firm berries that are free of mold. Blueberries are highly perishable. Keep t ...
Cooking ideas from Jefferson Farmers' Market
RSON - - Blueberries are now at market. This native North American fruit is little known in the rest of the world. When selecting this fruit, look for a uniform blue color on firm berries that are free of mold. Blueberries are highly perishable. Keep them dry and cold. Store the berries in the refrigerator for no more than four or five days. Wash and sort them just before use.n<b>BLUEBERRY SALAD Star Beacon
JEFFERSON - - Blueberries are now at market. This native North American fruit is little known in the rest of the world. When selecting this fruit, look for a uniform blue color on firm berries that are free of mold. Blueberries are highly perishable. Keep them dry and cold. Store the berries in the refrigerator for no more than four or five days. Wash and sort them just before use.
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BLUEBERRY SALAD
1 pint blueberries, rinsed and dried
1 cup celery in 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
Place blueberries and celery in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice and honey until well combined. Pour cream cheese mixture over berry mixture. Toss to coat. Fold in pecans. Transfer to serving bowl and top with mint. Serves four.
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