Fresh Mint & Nectarine Salad
Fresh Mint and Nectarine Salad is the perfect blend of fresh, crisp greens and the sweetness of juicy summer fruit with a nutty bite. Honey Balsamic Dressing is another creation of dressing magic from the Rise and Shine Bakery and the South Anchorage Farmer’s Market Cookbook. It perfectly complements all the fruits of summer and crunchy greens. I look for whatever fruit I can find that is ripe and organic and toss it with nuts, fresh mint and crisp greens topped with this tangy, sweet balsamic vinaigrette for a wonderful summer side dish. Make a big batch and pack the dressing on the side for picnics or potlucks.
Fresh Mint and Nectarine Salad
Prep
Total
Yield 4 servings
The dressing can be a bit sweet. You can cut down the balsamic and add a bit of white wine vinegar if you are using very sweet fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 big bowl full of crisp Salad Green, washed and torn
- 10-12 leaves Fresh Mint torn in half if large
- 1/2 cup of toasted Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts), chopped roughly
- 2 cups Fresh Fruit (Nectarines, Strawberries, Peaches)
DRESSING
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1 small Red Onion or Shallot, chopped fine
- Sea Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Mix the Dijon, Honey and Vinegar together in a blender until smooth
- Slowly Drizzle in the Olive Oil and let it cream together
- Season with Salt and Pepper
- Add the Onion and whirl jut enough to stir it together
- Toss the Greens, Mint and Fruit together with a splash of dressing
- Top with toasted Nuts
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