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    Home » Dinner

    Grilled Nectarine and Chevre Salad with Honey Fig vinaigrette

    Last Updated February 27, 2021. Originally Published May 17, 2014 By Susan 2 Comments

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    grilled nectaine and chevre salad

    Wow! their wonderful sweet aroma was the first thing I experienced when I walked into the produce aisle. It's like the first smell of summer, and the promise of sunny warm days just ahead. Nectarines are one of my favorites, and I look forward their arrival.

    Oh course, this also signals flip flops, shorts, and eeks! how did my legs get this white!

    The sun's coming up earlier, and setting later, it's the perfect time to start transitioning to lighter, healthy meals.

    Grilling nectarines is really easy. If you have never tried preparing nectarines this way you are in for a TREAT!

    grilled nectaine salad ingredients

    Grilling the nectarines caramelizes the natural sugars and creates a sweet smokey flavor that is a perfect warm gooey compliment to creamy goat cheese and spicy arugula. Top all of it off with a Honey Fig vinaigrette and you'll be ready for the long days of summer.

    This is a healthy, easy to prepare salad, that you can whip together in about 20 min.

    grilled nectaine salad with blueberries

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    Grilled Nectarine and Chevre Salad with Honey Fig Dressing

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings: 2 -4
    Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

    Ingredients

    For the salad

    • 2 cups arugula
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 2 small nectarines ripe, but still firm
    • 2 oz. chevre cheese goat cheese
    • 2 tbsp sliced almonds or pistachios
    • garnish with blueberries or strawberries if desired

    For the Honey Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • 6 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 1 tsp fig spread such as Dalmatia, usually found in the cheese section of the grocery store
    • ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
    • fresh cracked pepper to taste

    Instructions

    For the nectarines

    • Preheat grill or grill-pan to medium high.
    • Slice nectarines in 1/2 inch slices. Brush each slice with olive oil. Grill the nectarines for 2-3 min. per side ( until you can see grill marks). Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the dressing.

    For the dressing

    • In a small microwave safe bowl add fig spread. Microwave for approx 10 seconds until the spread is liquefied. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and lemon juice to the fig mixture. Whisk until completely mixed.

    To assemble the salad

    • Create a bed of arugula and spinach mixture on desired number of plates. Top with grilled nectarines, chevre ( cut or spoon into quarter size pieces), almond slices (or pistachios). Drizzle with vinaigrette. Garnish with a few blueberries or strawberry slices if desired.
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    1. Jo from yummyvege

      May 27, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      This sounds yummy although I'm intrigued by the fig spread - never heard of it before.

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      • Susan

        May 27, 2014 at 9:55 pm

        Hi Jo...maybe the fig spread is more readily available here in the USA? It's kind of like a jelly and is sold in the cheese section, something like a quince paste, which would also be good. Or do you have Fig vinaigrette in Spain? no worries if you cant find it...salad would be equally as tasty with just the honey! hope you enjoy

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