Spinach Nectarine Salad

Spinach Nectarine Salad

Spinach Nectarine Salad is a delicious blend of spinach, nectarines, mozzarella, and homemade vinaigrette. This easy recipe uses fresh, simple ingredients. It is the perfect side dish for your next summertime barbecue.

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:

  • 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Salad:

  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • 2 nectarines pitted and sliced into ½-inch wedges
  • ½ English cucumber sliced into ¼-inch wedges
  • ¼ white onion sliced thin
  • 6 oz mini mozzarella balls

Instructions:

Vinaigrette:

  1. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until emulsified and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Salad Assembly:

  1. Toss the spinach and onion slices in a large bowl in the vinaigrette until everything is well coated.
  2. Place half of the spinach-onion blend into the serving dish. Scatter half of the nectarine slices, mozzarella balls, and cucumber wedges over the spinach. Top with the remaining spinach blend and garnish with the last toppings.
  3. Serve immediately.

expert tips:

  1. Wait to dress the salad until service to avoid wilted leaves.
  2. Slice the onion thin.