Nectarine Salad with Cucumber, Basil and Goat Cheese
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with our Nectarine Salad featuring Cucumber, Basil, and Goat Cheese. This vibrant dish is a refreshing addition to any summer gathering or light lunch. Juicy nectarines paired with crisp cucumbers, fragrant basil, and creamy goat cheese create a delightful flavor profile that will leave your guests asking for more. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only visually stunning but also brimming with fresh ingredients that celebrate the season. Whether served as a standalone dish or over greens for a full meal, this salad is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe nectarines
- 4 Turkish cucumbers (or small English cucumber)
- 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion
- 1/8 cup torn basil leaves
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne, sherry, apple cider, or white balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Urfa Biber chili pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the sliced red onion in salted water for 10-15 minutes to reduce bitterness.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Slice nectarines and cucumbers; arrange on a serving platter.
- Drain onions and scatter them over the fruit and cucumber layers.
- Top with basil leaves and goat cheese crumbles.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg