Nectarine Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this nectarine arugula salad with raspberry vinaigrette is a summer-inspired dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Juicy nectarines, peppery baby arugula, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy slivered almonds create a perfect medley of textures, while the homemade raspberry vinaigrette adds a tangy-sweet finish that ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for a light lunch, a stunning dinner party side, or a healthy addition to any meal. Packed with seasonal ingredients and impressive nutrition, this easy, elegant recipe will become your go-to for fresh, fast, and flavorful dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole nectarines
- 5 cups baby arugula
- 0.3333 cup goat cheese
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and slice the nectarines into thin wedges, discarding the pits.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby arugula and nectarines.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette. Blend until smooth.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1104 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1468 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
