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DIRECTIONS
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 not available.
Serving size: 2 skewers and 2 tablespoons sauce.
Ingredients
3/4 cup green California grapes (24 grapes)
4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
1/4 large jicama root, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes*
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of salt
8 10-inch wooden skewers or 16 5-inch wooden skewers
DIRECTIONS
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 not available.
Serving size: 2 skewers and 2 tablespoons sauce.
Notes
Recipe created by Chef and Nutritionist, Ellie Krieger, M.S., R.D.
This is a Gluten-free recipe
This is a Vegetarian recipe
Servings
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 111; Protein 11g; Carbohydrates 17g; Fat .2g (Calories from Fat 2%); Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 6mg; Sodium 284mg; Fiber 4g.
ABOUT California TABLE GRAPES
Californians have been cultivating grapes for more than two centuries. Today, 99 percent of U.S. table grapes are produced in California's warm, dry climate that is ideal for grape growing. With 89 grape varieties grown, California grapes come in three colors—green, red, and black—and are in season from May through January.
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