That sounds like a gourmet, sweet-savory flavor bomb! Here’s a vibrant and elegant recipe for Cranberry & Queso Blanco Flatbread with Orange-Honey Vinaigrette — a perfect appetizer, lunch, or festive party dish. It’s colorful, bright, and full of contrast: creamy cheese, tart cranberries, crisp flatbread, and a zesty-sweet drizzle.
🍊 Cranberry & Queso Blanco Flatbread with Orange-Honey Vinaigrette
🫓 Ingredients (Serves 2–4):
For the flatbread:
- 2 flatbreads or naan (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or mild white cheese)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso blanco (or substitute with feta or queso fresco)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (or fresh cranberries roasted until soft)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion or shallots
- Optional: fresh arugula or baby greens (for topping after baking)
For the orange-honey vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
2. Assemble Flatbreads
- Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Add crumbled queso blanco evenly.
- Sprinkle cranberries and sliced onion (if using) on top.
3. Bake
- Place flatbreads on the hot baking sheet or stone.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden.
4. Make Orange-Honey Vinaigrette
- While baking, whisk together orange juice, zest, honey, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
5. Finish & Serve
- Remove flatbreads from the oven.
- Drizzle with orange-honey vinaigrette.
- Top with fresh arugula or microgreens (if using).
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
🌿 Variations:
- Add nuts: Try toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a few thin jalapeño slices.
- Protein boost: Add shredded chicken, prosciutto, or bacon bits.
- Use fresh cranberries: Toss with a touch of honey and roast briefly before topping.