We adore tradition and traditional methods here at Stripling's, so we felt that it was quite appropriate to place Balsamic Bleu Cheese with Walnuts Dressing in our selection. Balsamic vinegar, it seems, is a traditional food item that has been produced in Italy since the Middle Ages, where it was made with cooked white grape juice. A derivation of that original product is commonly combined with oil to make salad dressing. Stripling's went a step further than just oil and vinegar by artfully meshing in bleu cheese as well as walnuts. The resulting sharp and nutty tones are sublimely paired with fruit in the following recipe suggestion (below).

Fruit Salad with Balsamic Dressing

• 1 c. cubed cantaloupe
• 1 c. cubed honeydew
• 1 c. sliced strawberries
• 1 c. sliced raspberries
• 1/2 c. sliced bananas
• 1/2 c. (4 oz.) Stripling's Balsamic Blue Cheese with Walnuts Dressing*

Directions

Mix all fruit and dressing in bowl, such that dressing fully coats fruit pieces without over-saturation. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use. *1 (12 ounce) bottle of Stripling's Balsamic Blue Cheese with Walnuts Dressing will meet the recipe requirement and leave a nice amount remaining for other uses!