Nectarine Salad with Rocket (Arugula) and a basil dressing

Name: Nectarine Salad with Rocket (Arugula) and a basil dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 large servings, 6 smaller servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves, loosely packed; 6 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper; 5 nectarines; ½ lemon (optional); 125 grams (4.5oz) mozzarella ball; 100 grams (3.5oz) feta cheese; small handful pecan or walnuts, chopped; Small handful basil leaves; handful rocket (arugula); salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 large servings, 6 smaller servings
Calories
438 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
International

Nectarine Salad with Rocket (Arugula) and a basil dressing

Damien Carter

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This crowd-pleasing nectarine salad is a beautiful ensemble of bright reds, oranges and greens that promises to instantly liven up any table.It offers an ideal harmony of flavours, combining the sweetness of ripe nectarines, the savoury notes of mozzarella and feta cheese and the peppery freshness of rocket. Tying it all together is a delicious basil vinaigrette, quick to whip up and far superior to any store-bought dressing.

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Ingredients

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Dressing

2 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or vinegar of choice
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper

Salad

5 nectarines yellow flesh
½ lemon (optional) for lemon bath to stop discolouration
125 grams (4.5oz) mozzarella ball
100 grams (3.5oz) feta cheese
small handful pecan or walnuts, chopped
Small handful basil leaves
handful rocket (arugula)
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Slice the nectarines into thin slices, about 1cm (0.4") at the widest part.
Optional step to preserve colour: Place all the slices in a shallow bowl and squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the nectarines.Add roughly 200ml of cold water, give it a stir and let the slices soak in the lemon bath for 3 minutes before draining well.**If you are serving the salad immediately, you can skip this step.
Very finely chop the basil and add it, along with all the salad dressing ingredients, to a small bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together using a fork or a small whisk.Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a small food processor and blend for a smoother consistency.
Arrange half of the sliced nectarines on a large plate or platter.
Tear off pieces of mozzarella and place them between and on top of the nectarines.
Crumble over the feta cheese.
Drizzle some of the salad dressing over the cheese and save the remainder to serve with the salad.
Arrange the remaining nectarine slices on top of the cheese.
Finally, sprinkle with chopped nuts and add a flourish of rocket and basil leaves.
Serve with the salad dressing and provide salt and black pepper on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 808mg (34%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 1575IU (32%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 309mg (31%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4large servings, 6 smaller servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	438kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	47mg	16%
Sodium	808mg	34%
Potassium	316mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	19g	38%
Vitamin A	1575IU	32%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	309mg	31%
Iron	1mg	6%