Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Pear Salad Skewers
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 pears, core removed cubed ½-inch thick
3 ounces Brie cheese, sliced ½-inch thick
1 cup arugula
1⁄4 cup balsamic reduction
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Cocktail picks
Instructions
Step 1
1. On each cocktail pick, place 1 pear slice followed by a few sprigs of arugula and a slice of brie cheese. Place assembled picks on a plate and drizzle with balsamic reduction and olive oil.
