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Grilled Kabobs, Italian Caprese Salad and Cantaloupe Skewers
Serves 4-6

1-1 1/2 lb chicken breast, turkey tenderloin or sirloin beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 onions, cut into wedges
2 green peppers, cut into wedges
8 oz white button mushrooms, whole
Canola oil

Preheat grill. Lightly oil the grate. Thread alternating meat, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. Brush canola oil onto the kabobs. Salt and pepper to taste. Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes on medium heat, turning regularly, until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

The Meat Dept at Valley Natural Foods has fresh, homemade, chicken, beef or turkey tenderloin kabobs ready to grill for your convenience.

Italian Caprese Salad

1 package (1/2 lb approximately) Valley Natural Foods fresh-pulled mozzarella
2-3 fresh tomatoes
Handful bulk basil leaves
¼ C. Balsamic vinegar
¼ C. Olive oil
Pepper

Cut tomatoes and mozzarella in 1/4 inch slices. Separate basil leaves from stern. Alternate slices of tomatoes, slices of mozzarella and basil leaves. Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mix well and drizzle over the tomatoes, cheese and basil. Grind fresh pepper over the Caprese Salad to taste. Serve with sliced baguette.

Cantaloupe Skewers

1 cantaloupe, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 C. unsalted butter, melted
1/3 C. honey

Preheat grill. Melt the butter and mix with the honey in a bowl. Thread the cantaloupe cubes onto skewers. Brush the cantaloupe with the butter and honey mixture. Cook on grill for 5 minutes, on medium heat, turning as needed. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Grocery List:
Chicken breast, turkey tenderloin or sirloin beef
Onions
Green peppers
Fresh-pulled mozzarella
Tomatoes
Basil leaves
Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Pepper
White button Mushrooms
Canola oil
Cantaloupe
Butter
Honey