Bye-Bye Birdy Curry Dip

Title: Bye-Bye Birdy Curry Dip
Categories: Appetizers, Cheese, Dips, Fruits, Vegetable
Yield: 4 servings

2 c Water 1 1/2 ts Lemon Juice 1 ea Md Granny Smith Apple 1 c Mayonnaise 1 c Celery Finely Diced 3/4 c Fresh Pineapple Crushed, OR 8 1/4 oz Pineapple Crushed,Drain Well 2 ts Curry Powder 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Black Pepper 1/2 c Cashews Chopped 1/4 c Blue Cheese Crumbled, *

* Use Gorgonzola cheese if available otherwise any blue-veined cheese will do. Mix the water and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slice the Granny Smith apple and put the slices into the lemon water to soak. Set aside. Put the mayonnaise into a serving bowl and add the celery, pineapple, curry powder, salt and pepper and blend well. Fold in the cashews. Remove the apple slices from the lemon water and dice. Stir into the mixture and then stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, blending well. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Pita Triangles, Bread Chunks, Radishes, Scallions, Turnips, Bell Peppers