Grape and Chicken Salad Bites

<h3>Grape and Chicken Salad Bites </h3>

 

Serves 8 <br><br>

<b>Ingredients</b><br>

1 cup red grapes, halved <br>

1 cup BBQ chicken meat <br>

40 grams blue cheese, crumbled <br>

¼ cup roasted walnuts <br>

1 tablespoon chives, roughly chopped <br>

½ tablespoon of honey <br>

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar <br>

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil <br>

Salt and cracked pepper to taste <br>

2 witlof leaves washed, seperated and trimmed (should have about 18 usable leaves)<br><br><br>

 

<b>Method</b><br>

 

To make the dressing, whisk together the honey, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and set aside <br>

Place the witlof leaves on a platter or large tray <br>

Divide a little chicken meat evenly between the leaves, then divide the crumbled blue cheese, chives, walnuts and top with a tablespoon of grape halves <br>

Drizzle -bites' with dressing and serve immediately <br><br>

Tip: Keep everything separate and compile when ready to eat.<br><br><br>

 

<b>Australian Table Grapes Consumer Fact Sheet</b><br><br>

Australian Table Grapes - Common Varieties:<br>

Fresh grapes come in three basic colours: green (or white), red and blue/black. There are many table grape varieties grown in Australia, but the majority of the production is based on Thompson Seedless, Menindee Seedless, Crimson Seedless and Red Globe. <br><br>

 

Thompson Seedless: small to medium yellow-green oblong shaped grape with a soft berry skin, firm juicy pulp and a sweet flavour, making them crisp and crunchy on the bite. Available from January to May. <br>

Menindee Seedless: light green to yellow oval-shaped grape with deliciously sweet, firm flesh and no seeds. Available from November to February. <br>

Crimson Seedless: light red, oval-shaped grape with a thick skin, firm crisp flesh and a sweet neutral juicy flavour. Available from February to May. <br>

Red Globe: pinkish-red grape that is very large, round and seeded. The berries have a crisp skin, fleshy pulp, and a very sweet taste. Available from December to May. <br><br>

 

Australian Table Grapes - Health and Nutritional Benefits:<br>

Grapes have low GI certification from the Glycaemic Index Foundation meaning they're a great source of long-lasting energy and a perfect pick-me-up when you're feeling peckish. <br>

The glucose and fructose in grapes are good sugars which provide a great natural source of energy. <br>
They are fat free, cholesterol free and have very low sodium <br>
They are 80% water to keep you hydrated throughout the day. <br>
They contain lots of fibre to help cleanse and detoxify the system and are a good source of Vitamin C which helps maintain a strong immune system. <br>
Grapes are also rich in phytonutrients, such as resveratrol, quercetin, anthocyanin and catechin. Evidence indicates that these powerful antioxidants prevent heart disease by reducing the build-up of plaque in coronary arteries, as well as inhibiting the growth of some cancers. <br>
They also contain Vitamin B6, vital for a healthy nervous system. Red grapes boast the same beneficial antioxidants as red wine – but without the alcohol. <br><br>