Description
A vibrant, refreshing salad featuring ripe nectarines, creamy goat cheese, toasted almonds, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe nectarines, sliced
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the mixed greens, sliced nectarines, crumbled goat cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted almonds in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Notes
Ensure your goat cheese is at room temperature for easier crumbling. Toast your almonds in advance for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg