Cherry Tomato and Nectarine Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cherry Tomato Salad featuring juicy nectarines, crisp cucumber, and creamy Ciliegine mozzarella, dressed with a tangy champagne vinegar and lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light appetizer or a summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 nectarines, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup very thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2 of a small shallot, finely diced
- 1 8-oz container Ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), halved
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Flaky salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped nectarines, thinly sliced cucumber, finely diced shallot, halved Ciliegine mozzarella, chopped parsley, and chopped basil to form the fresh salad mixture.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the champagne vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and flaky salt until well emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning by adding extra lemon juice or honey if desired.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the combined salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing evenly coats all components.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate it for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and marinate for enhanced taste.
Notes
- Use ripe nectarines for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- For a vegan version, substitute Ciliegine mozzarella with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one hour.
- Adjust the level of honey and lemon juice in the dressing to balance sweetness and acidity according to taste.
- Flaky salt adds a nice texture and finishing touch, but regular salt can be used if unavailable.
Keywords: Cherry Tomato Salad, Nectarine Salad, Summer Salad, No Cook Salad, Fresh Salad, Ciliegine Mozzarella Salad, Mediterranean Salad
