This gorgeous nectarine salad has a posh presentation and a complex flavor profile crafted into a super simple homemade vinaigrette.
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword How Do I Make Nectarine Salad, How To Make Nectarine Salad, Nectarine Salad, Nectarine Salad Recipe, Nectarine Summer Salad
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 245kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette
1small shallotminced
3tablespoonsraspberry vinegar
1tablespoonorange zest
2tablespoonsfresh orange juicedivided
1teaspoonhoney
6teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil
to taste salt and pepper
For the salad
1/2poundsalad greensyour choice
2/3cupfresh raspberries
2sliced nectarines
1/4cupgoat cheesecrumbled
1/2cuppistachio
fresh raspberries and orange slices
Instructions
For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine the shallot with the raspberry vinegar, orange zest, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the orange juice, honey and a pinch of salt.
Gradually whisk the olive oil into the vinegar mixture.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In another small bowl, place the sliced nectarines into the remaining orange juice and set aside for a few minutes.
For the salad: Just before serving, toss the salad greens lightly with the vinaigrette. Add the nectarine slices, raspberries, pistachios and a sprinkle of goat cheese.