July Independence
Do you have a recipe that uses blueberries and can be served at an Independence Day, 4th of July, picnic?
Blueberries are in season where I live, and I'd love to use them for a dish that I'll be bringing to a picnic this Friday (4th of July). I'd prefer to avoid Jello or whipped cream. Dessert recipes are fine; but main dish and side dish recipes would be great.
Blueberry Salsa
This fruity salsa is a refreshing side to grilled pork, chicken, and fish, and is good served w/ pita or corn chips as a dip.
2 cups chopped fresh blueberries
1 cup whole fresh blueberries
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 seeded and minced jalapeño peppers
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Coarsely chop 2 cups fresh blueberries. Stir together chopped fresh blueberries, 1 cup whole blueberries, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 seeded and minced jalapeño peppers, 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
--Southern Living, JULY 2005
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(**For this, you can make Your Own "pie filling" by boiling fresh blueberries w/ sugar and a Tbsp or so of water, and a dash of lemon juice or zest. Bring to a boil for 2 min, then cut off and let cool to room temp.**)
Blueberrry Delight
Crust:
2 cups flour
2 sticks butter,melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Mix together and press into a 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes until slightly brown. Let cool completely.
Filling:
1 8 oz. cream cheese,softened
1 8 oz. cool whip
1 box powdered sugar
Mix together and spread on top of crust. Top with 1 can of blueberry pie filling. (Can use any type of pie filling you like.)
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Blue Salad
8 cups mixed greens
1 carton fresh blueberries
1 pkg. blue cheese
1 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup purple onion
Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 clove garlic minced
Whisk together dressing ingredients and then toss with salad.
Makes 6-8 servings.
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