Blueberry Brie Salad Recipes

BLUE BRIE (BAKED BRIE WITH BLUEBERRIES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the brown sugar, pecans and blueberries in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture with just enough water to moisten.
• Cut the top off the brie and score lightly in a criss-cross pattern. Place the brie in an oven safe shallow dish or bowl.
• Place the blueberry mixture over the top of the brie. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and heated through (test in teh middle as you would a cake, it 'should' come out gooey.
• Serve right out of the oven, lifting the brie onto a serving platter and surrounding it with crackers or bread.
• Microwave option: microwave on high for 3 minutes, reheat as necessary.

BLUEBERRY SALAD WITH BRIE CROUTONS

Steps:

• 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 nature's 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.

SO VERY BERRY BRIE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add berries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes., Place bottom half of cheese in a small ungreased cast-iron or ovenproof skillet; pour 1/2 cup berry mixture over cheese. Top with remaining cheese and berry mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cheese is softened, 8-10 minutes. Serve with chips.