Artisan Cheeses with Fruit Salsa
Elevate your next gathering with this creative fruit salsa served with artisan cheeses! This refreshing salsa combines crisp apples, juicy strawberries, dried cherries, and a touch of cilantro and jalapeño, all brightened by a lime-honey dressing. The addition of savory bacon and crunchy walnuts make this salsa truly special. Arrange slices of mild Butterkäse and creamy Havarti cheeses around the vibrant salsa, creating a beautiful and delicious centerpiece. Grab your favorite crackers and dive in!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium tart apples (green and red), cored and chopped
- Juice of 4 medium limes, divided
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 thick-cut bacon strips, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 8 ounces Butterkase cheese
- 8 ounces Havarti cheese or Aged Cheddar cheese
- Oat crackers
Instructions:
| 1. Toss apples with half of the lime juice in a large bowl. Add the strawberries, cilantro, dried cherries and jalapeno pepper; toss to coat. |
| 2. Whisk honey and remaining lime juice in a bowl. Drizzle over salsa; toss to coat. Stir in bacon and walnuts. |
| 3. Cut butterkase and havarti (or Cheddar) into triangles or rectangles, sliced approximately 1/4-inch thick. Place a glass (about 3-inches diameter) in the center of a large serving bowl or platter. Arrange butterkase and havarti upright around the glass. Remove the glass. Spoon salsa into the middle of cheese ring. Serve with crackers. |
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