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arugula nectarine salad topped with feta and chopped walnuts in a blue and white bowl with a fork
Course Salad

Arugula Nectarine Salad

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 6 smaller servings or 4 larger servings
This arugula nectarine salad with fresh basil dressing is a gorgeous and delicious option for summer or fall! The colors and flavors will definitely brighten up your menu. It's incredibly easy to make, and it all comes together in less than 15 minutes! {Gluten-free and vegetarian}
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

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Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz arugula
  • 2 ripe nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

For the basil vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Assemble the arugula, nectarines, walnuts and feta in a large bowl.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the basil dressing to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Toss the salad ingredients together with desired amount of dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you'd like to make this salad more of a complete meal, add some grilled chicken or salmon for some extra protein! I like to double the recipe for the dressing and pour half over some raw chicken breasts and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook chicken using your desired method and then add to the salad! Use the remaining dressing to drizzle over top of the salad. 
  • Choose nectarines that are ripe but still firm. If you use overripe nectarines they will be too soft and it will be difficult to slice or dice them without them turning to mush.
  • For best results, put the dressing on the salad right before serving, otherwise the arugula will go soggy if it sits in the dressing too long.
  • The recipe for basil vinaigrette makes more than you will probably need. I didn't use all of the dressing for this salad so feel free to use desired amount of dressing and save the rest for later.
  • You can also grill the nectarines to bring out a sweeter flavor before adding them to the salad. If you haven't tried it, a grilled nectarine salad is super tasty!
  • The nutritional information is based on using all of the dressing. If you don't use all the dressing, the values may be lower. 

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 772IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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