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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and slice the nectarines into thin wedges, discarding the pits.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby arugula and nectarines.

Step 3

Crumble the goat cheese over the salad and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Step 6

Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(665.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1081.5

Total Fat 85.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 61.1mg	0%
Sodium 1104.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.2g
Protein 31.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432.9mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1468.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.8%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 20.0%