Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 nectarines, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup very thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2 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
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped nectarines, thinly sliced cucumber, finely diced shallot, halved Ciliegine cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped basil. Gently mix together to evenly distribute all components.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the champagne vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and a pinch of flaky salt until smooth and emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning by adding more lemon juice for acidity or honey for sweetness if desired.
- Toss salad with dressing: Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is coated with the dressing, enhancing the flavors.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. This brief marination brightens the dish without softening the fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Use very ripe nectarines for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- If Ciliegine is unavailable, small mozzarella balls or diced fresh mozzarella can be substituted.
- For extra freshness, chop herbs just before serving.
- The salad is best consumed within 1 hour of preparation to maintain texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey and lemon juice in the dressing to match your preferred balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
