Bring a little freshness to your table with this delicious nectarine salad! Made with juicy, sweet nectarines and a mix of fresh ingredients, this salad is a lovely balance of fruity flavours and refreshing textures. It’s perfect for warm summer days, family lunches, weekend braais or when you need an easy side dish to share. The natural sweetness of the nectarines adds something special to every bite, while the fresh ingredients bring everything together for a colourful and tasty dish.
4-6 nectarines, sliced
1 punnet fresh cherries
3 punnets of wild rocket
2-3 wheels of Food Lover’s plain South African feta, crumbled
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
pumpkin and sunflower seeds, toasted
Dressing:
Food Lover’s Basil Pesto
Food Lover’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lemon juice
To prepare the salad, start by cutting the nectarines into wedges and removing the pip.
On a large serving platter, spread the rocket leaves, then add the nectarines, cherries and feta.
Prepare the dressing by adding all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisking until combined. Add the dressing to the salad and top with toasted nuts and seeds before serving.
Chef’s tip:
Make sure to toast off the nuts and seeds to give them a rich, aromatic flavour and to add an extra crunch to the salad.
