Green Grapes with Feta Cheese & Honey

From EatingWell: November/December 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Feta, grapes and pears combine in this simple dish that can be served as a dessert or salad. Serve on leaves of butter lettuce if desired.

Green Grapes with Feta Cheese & Honey Recipe

5 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups green grapes, (about 1 pound)
1 ripe but firm Bartlett or Anjou pear, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Preparation

Place feta in a small bowl. Drizzle with oil and honey. Add pepper and toss gently.
Shortly before serving, halve grapes lengthwise. Gently toss grapes and pear slices. Scatter the feta over the fruit. Garnish with basil.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Per serving: 162 calories; 7 g fat (4 g sat, 3 g mono); 20 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 255 mg sodium; 211 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (15% daily value)

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1/2 high fat meat