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Grilled Nectarines with Balsamic, Arugula, and Cashew Cream

A gorgeously simple salad with the sweetness of grilled nectarines, the crunch of fresh arugula, and the creaminess of vegan cashew cream. Serve it as a side dish or for a light lunch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 as a side, 2 for a light lunch
Calories: 110 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup cashews soaked for at least 2 hours
  • ¼ cup water
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • pinches a couple of of salt
  • 3 nectarines you can also use peaches but remove their skin first
  • 2 tsp flavour neutral oil
  • 2 cups rocket arugula
  • 2 cup Watercress
  • ¼ leaves basil large ones torn
  • 2 tbs balsamic syrup
  • 1 tbs toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Begin by making the cashew cream. If using mozzarella you can skip this step. Place the drained cashews, ¼ cup water, lemon juice and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place into a small serving jar and refrigerate.
  2. Place a small grill pan over a medium-low heat. Bring to the pan to temperature and lightly brush with the oil. Slice the nectarines. You can go with big chunky slices or slivers as I have. The choice is yours. Place half the nectarine slices in the pan and leave for a minute before flipping over. Cook for another minute before removing to a plate and repeating with the remaining nectarine.
  3. Toss the rocket (arugula), basil and watercress together in a serving bowl. Top with the grilled nectarines and drizzle the balsamic syrup over the top. Add a few dollops of the cashew cream (or mozzarella, if using) and finally the chopped hazelnuts. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1135IU (23%) Vitamin C 14.5mg (16%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as a side, 2 for a light lunch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Calories 110kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1135IU 23%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 16%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.