Our Peach and Blueberry Farmer Cheese Salad is a refreshing bowl of fruits, veggies, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Our artisan Farmer Cheese is a quick and easy way to bring your salads to the next level by infusing them with gut-loving probiotics and complete protein to support strong muscles, energy levels, and balanced blood sugar levels. The secret weapon to this salad recipe is the tangy dressing mixed with the crunchy, sweet ingredients and the cool, tangy creaminess of Lifeway Farmer Cheese. The ripe fruits and vibrant greens set this salad recipe apart while also being a great way to get your protein in!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 fresh peaches, diced
- 2 small cucumbers
- 1/2 cup crumbled Farmer Cheese
- 3-4 cups kale
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- For the Salad: In a big bowl, combine kale, blueberries, peaches, cucumbers and Farmer Cheese. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: In jar with a lid, combine the dressing ingredients (the lemon juice, mustard, honey, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper). Shake until well combined; pour over the prepared salad and enjoy!
- You can make the salad and the dressing up to 2 days ahead, but don't combine them until a few hours before serving (or right before) to prevent the dressing from making the salad soggy. Both will store separately up to 2 days in the fridge if you want to meal prep with recipe.
