Grilled Nectarine Salad

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 nectarines, halved and pitted
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 6 ounces spring mix salad greens
  • 2 ounces Stilton, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Drizzle the nectarine halves with a little olive oil.
  3. 3
    Grill cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes, turning midway to achieve lovely grill marks.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    In a bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon and vinegar.
  6. 6
    Whisk in the olive oil to emulsify.
  7. 7
    Add some salt and pepper and mix.
  8. 8
    Toast the slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat until just turning golden brown.
  9. 9
    In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with enough of the dressing to lightly coat.
  10. 10
    (You won't use all of the dressing; save to have on another salad tomorrow!)
  11. 11
    Toss in the warm toasted almonds.
  12. 12
    Divide the salad among 4 plates.
  13. 13
    Place a nectarine half on each serving.
  14. 14
    Drizzle the nectarines with a little more dressing.
  15. 15
    With a fork, cut the blue cheese into chunks and distribute among the plates.

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