Can I use anything besides blue cheese?

Feta cheese is a great option for this salad if you don't like blue cheese. The saltiness goes really well with the sweetness of the nectarines.

I don't have nectarines, can I use peaches?

Yes! Peaches work just as well as nectarines here so you can either one you have.

Can I make the salad vegan?

Yes, just use vegan cheese or skip it completely.

What can I serve this with?

This salad goes best with roasted or grilled chicken or turkey. You can also skip the blue cheese and serve it with grilled halloumi instead. Roasted salmon would also be a great option.

Nectarine Salad

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Nectarine Salad

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Nectarine Salad with balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect summer salad! This salad is great as a side or a main and so easy to make!

Total Time20 minutes
Yield2-6 1x
DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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4 cups mixed greens
3 nectarines, pitted and sliced
2-4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or 1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts (raw or toasted)

Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Add the greens, nectarines, radishes, red onion, crumbled blue cheese or feta, and chopped walnuts to a large mixing bowl and toss together gently.
In a separate bowl or jar, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk together or shake in a jar and pour over the salad.
Toss again and enjoy.

Notes

Wilted greens: If you’re serving the salad right away, I recommend whisking the dressing in the serving bowl and then adding all the ingredients on top and tossing them together to avoid having extra dishes. If you’re not, it’s best to mix the salad ingredients separately and then pour the dressing on top because the greens wilt very quickly.

Kale: Use massaged kale if you want the salad to stay fresh for longer, it doesn’t wilt as easily.

Add-ins: Roasted chicken or turkey would be great addition for added protein.

Storing: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Category: Salad
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

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