Gay Lea Recipes - Nectarine Waldorf Salad (Summer Sensation)

Nectarine Waldorf Salad

(Summer Sensation)

Preparation time: 20 Minutes

A classic salad takes a summer vacation.

Ingredients:

4 stalks celery, thinly sliced

2 Ontario nectarines, chopped

1 cup red seedless Ontario grapes, halved 250 mL

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 125 mL

1 cup Nordica Cottage Cheese (1% or Fat Free) 250 mL

2 tbsp Gay Lea Butter (Salted), melted 25 mL

2 tbsp granulated sugar 25 mL

2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL

1/2 tsp paprika 2 mL

1/4 cup lemon juice 50 mL

Pinch salt

8 leaves lettuce

Instructions:

In large bowl, combine celery, nectarines, grapes and pecans; set aside.

In blender, purée cottage cheese, butter, sugar, mustard and paprika. Drizzle in lemon juice and purée until smooth.

Pour over celery mixture, add salt and toss to combine.

Place lettuce leaves around platter and pour salad mixture on top to serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Tip: Waldorf Salad will keep covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Stir well before serving.

To tote this salad be sure to keep it in an airtight container well chilled in a cooler to stay fresh.