Fresh, colourful and bursting with flavour, this Very Berry Salad with Original Squeaky Cheese is the perfect balance of sweet berries, crisp salad leaves and warm grilled squeaky cheese. Made with Yorkshire Original Squeaky Cheese, this vibrant salad combines strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries with grilled cheese for a delicious sweet and savoury contrast. The squeaky cheese grills beautifully while keeping its signature texture, making it ideal for salads, BBQs and summer lunches. Perfect as a light lunch, vegetarian dinner or BBQ side dish, this berry salad is packed with fresh ingredients, protein and natural flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 pack Original Squeaky Cheese (220g)
- 80g mixed salad leaves
- 100g strawberries
- 80g blueberries
- 80g raspberries
- 80g blackberries
- 40g walnuts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or berry vinaigrette
- Black pepper to taste
Method
1. Grill the Original Squeaky Cheese
Slice the Original Squeaky Cheese into thick pieces. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and grill the cheese for 2–3 minutes per side until golden with light char marks.
2. Prepare the Berries
Wash and prepare the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Slice the strawberries if large.
3. Prepare the Salad Leaves
Wash and dry the mixed salad leaves thoroughly and place into a large serving bowl or platter.
4. Add the Berries & Walnuts
Scatter the fresh berries and walnuts over the salad leaves.
5. Add the Grilled Squeaky Cheese
Arrange the warm grilled Original Squeaky Cheese over the salad.
6. Drizzle & Serve
Drizzle with balsamic glaze or berry vinaigrette and finish with freshly cracked black pepper before serving.
The salty grilled squeaky cheese pairs beautifully with the sweetness of fresh berries, creating a fresh and flavour-packed salad perfect for warmer days.