🍎 Apple and Scimudin Sandwich – Fresh and Light Recipe from Valtellina
The apple sandwich with Scimudin is an original and delicate idea for a summer appetizer, a finger food aperitif, or a creative side dish 🧀🌿. Made with Gala apples from Valtellina, fresh Scimudin cheese, and a touch of lemon and spring onion, these bites combine sweetness and savoriness in perfect balance. A no-cook dish, simple and quick to prepare, that enhances the freshness of local ingredients.
📝 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 2 Gala apples from Valtellina
- 150 g of fresh Scimudin cheese
- 1 bunch of spring onion leaves
- Fresh lemon juice to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
👨🍳 Step-by-step Preparation
1. Prepare the spring onion leaves:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Submerge the spring onion leaves for a few seconds.
- Immediately drain them and cool in running water to maintain their bright green color.
- Gently dry them.
2. Slice the apples:
- Wash and dry the Gala apples.
- Cut them into thin and even slices (about 3-4 mm).
- Drizzle the slices with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. Cut and season the cheese:
- Slice the Scimudin cheese into thin pieces.
- Season them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the sandwiches:
- On one slice of apple, place a slice of seasoned Scimudin.
- Top with a second slice of apple.
- Gently tie the mini sandwich with a spring onion leaf as if it were a little bow.
💡 Tips:
- Serve them immediately fresh, or keep them in the fridge for a maximum of 2 hours.
- Perfect as buffet snacks or light brunch items.
- You can add a toasted hazelnut or a drop of honey for a gourmet twist!
📸 The image of the dishes is purely indicative and does not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe
📖 Recipe taken from the book "Valtellina di gusto"
