Friday, August 22, 2014

Tomato & Nectarine Salad with Feta

This is a great combination of flavours that is so easy to put together in no time! A light lemony dressing makes it perfect. It serves 4 people as a side salad. Pair it with grilled chicken or fish.

Ingredients:

  • 2 nectarines
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, coarsely torn
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp  or more of lemon juice
  • Directions:
  • Cut nectarines in half and remove pits; cut each half into 6 wedges. Core and halve tomatoes; cut each half into 4 wedges. Arrange nectarines and tomatoes on platter.

    Dressing: Whisk together oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with feta, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.