Grape, Cheddar and Jicama Skewers
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4cup green California grapes (24 grapes)
- 6ounces mild cheddar cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1large jicama root, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes*
- 8 (10-inch) wooden skewers
- 1/2cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 2teaspoons lime juice
- 1teaspoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the grapes, cheddar and jicama onto the skewers, alternating them until there are three of each item on each skewer.
- In a small bowl stir together the yogurt, cilantro, lime zest and juice, honey and salt until well combined. Serve the skewers with the sauce for dipping.
*Can substitute 1/3 large English cucumber, seeded and cut into ½ inch chunks if jicama is difficult to find.
Recipe by Ellie Krieger, courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 260
- Fat 16g
- Saturated Fat 9g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
- Cholesterol 45mg
- Sodium 370mg
- Carbohydrate 16g
- Fiber 4g
- Protein 11g