The Lingonberry in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador is referred to locally as the “Partridgeberry”.

After reviewing From Our Atlantic Woods –Non-Timber Forest Product Directory 2009-2010, a recipe supplied by Pure Labrador seemed like a delicious use of for local berries.

Apple, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad with Lingonberry Vinaigrette (Serves 4)

Ingredients (Vinaigrette)

• 3 tbsp (45 ml) Lingonberry Syrup
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
• Salt & Pepper (dash)

Directions –

Mix all together and shake well

Ingredients (Salad)

• Mixed baby salad greens
• 1 apple
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) crumbled blue cheese

Directions –

1. Spread a bed of salad greens on 4 plates
2. Core and quarter the apple
3. Thinly slice each quarter into 6-8 slices and place on the greens in an attractive fan
4. Sprinkle 1 tbsp (15 ml) each walnuts and blue cheese over the apple and greens
5. Drizzle the Lingonberry Vinaigrette over the salads.

 I am looking forward to trying this salad, which will have local wild berries. Be creative with locally grown products and start your own FOOD REVOLUTION!