Recipe: Brie and Pear Salad Skewers

INGREDIENTS

• 2 firm but ripe pears
• 8 ounces brie
• 2 cups baby arugula
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• Balsamic glaze*
   

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove core from pears and cut into bite sized pieces.
2. Cut brie into similar bite sized pieces.
3. Using 4” skewers, thread pear, a small pinch of arugula (4-5 leaves) and then the brie and place on a serving dish – repeating using remaining fruit and cheese.
4. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, gently pressing into the cheese and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
    

SERVES: 6
 

COOK’S NOTES

• Store bought balsamic glaze works great here, or simply reduce ½ cup of balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by at least half and becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
   

TIP: enjoy with Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip