Description
This refreshing Arugula Nectarine Salad combines the peppery taste of arugula with sweet, juicy nectarines, creamy goat cheese, crunchy almonds, and zesty dressing for a delightful summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Arugula Salad:
- 5 cups fresh arugula
Nectarines:
- 2 ripe nectarines, sliced
Goat Cheese:
- 1/2 cup crumbled
Almonds:
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula, nectarines, goat cheese, almonds, and red onion.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Substitute feta for goat cheese if preferred.
- Try walnuts or pecans for a different nutty crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
