Description
Nectarine Salad with Arugula and Cheddar is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe nectarines with the peppery kick of arugula and the richness of aged cheddar. Ideal for summer barbecues, casual dinners, or elegant gatherings, this salad features butter-braised nectarines and a zesty lemon-cinnamon vinaigrette that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s not only wholesome but also visually stunning, making it a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large fresh nectarine
- 5 ounces fresh arugula
- 3 ounces aged white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until combined. Set aside.
- Slice the nectarine into thin wedges.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and melt butter. Add nectarine slices in a single layer and sauté for about 4 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- In the same pan, toast slivered almonds until lightly golden.
- Combine arugula, cooled nectarines, toasted almonds, and chunks of cheddar in the bowl with vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg