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Summer Nectarine & Tomato Salad with Feta & Mint

August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment

This salad is late summer on a plate. Is it late summer? I always assume August is late summer–even though technically September is too, right? Anyway, August makes me think of the end of summer because it’s kind of back-to-school season (school supplies are out in force and I am jealous! GIMME ALL THE PENS, PLEASE) and it’s when the tomatoes seem to be at their best. I intended to make this recipe with peaches, but I got a bunch of mealy ones and it totally bummed me out. Thus, the nectarines. Plus, they have been so good and on sale. WIN/WIN.  The tomatoes were from the cute farmer’s market near my neighborhood and every year I always forget how delicious tomatoes can be until summer rolls in and reminds me. So, so delicious and juicy and sweet. I added feta and mint to this salad because I am obsessed with that combo and I really love it with tomatoes and stone fruit. I made a quick and simple shallot vinaigrette to let the fruit shine while adding a definite savory note.

This salad ended up being the sleeper hit of the BBQ we had for Casper’s birthday. Literally every last bit was eaten and I was actually hoping for some leftovers, but it worked out because I made it again for the blog and then promptly ate it for lunch and had some with dinner in the same day. It’s good, so make it before all the lush summer produce disappears and we’re all crying over a bunch of gourds at the market.

PS, I’m on Snap Chat now! and it took me FOREVER to understand it, but I’ve been snapping (snap chatting?) probably more than I should. Follow me if you like to see babies be babies, dogs sitting under highchairs, not super photogenic food, and hear me ramble: cindyishungry  

Summer Nectarine & Tomato Salad with Feta & Mint
 
Prep time
15 mins

Total time
15 mins

 

This recipe celebrates late summer’s bounty–you can sub peaches in place of nectarines, just use whatever looks best to you!
Serves: 2-3

Ingredients
  • 2 ripe nectarines
  • 2-3 large, ripe tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-5 mint leaves, chopped (about 1-2 tablespoons, chopped)
  • 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) crumbled feta
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Slice the nectarines and tomatoes into wedges–however thick or thin you like, I like them on the thinner side, like ¼ inch, and arrange on a plate. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the shallots with the vinegar, a pinch of salt, and the honey. Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil–you can start with 2 and add another if you like a less sharp dressing. I like it to be pretty tangy and bright, so I go for a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and oil. Shake the dressing, taste, and adjust seasonings to your preference. Drizzle the dressing over the nectarines and tomatoes, sprinkle the mint leaves over the top, followed by the feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Comments

  1. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    August 10, 2015 at 3:36 am

    Oh man!! That flavour combination is AWESOME!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 10, 2015 at 6:16 am

      Thanks, Katrina!!

      Reply
  2. My Dish is Bomb

    August 10, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Mechanical pencils are the bomb. I used to (actually, still am) be obsessed with those stacking ones (http://www.orientaltrading.com/glitter-stacking-point-pencils-a2-9_36.fltr?Ntt=stacking%20pencil) even though they barely worked after you started using them! I love the combination of sweet and savoury in this recipe and the creamy feta makes it so summery!

    Reply
  3. danguole

    August 10, 2015 at 8:20 am

    I was in love with this as soon as I saw it on Instagram! Feta and mint, together, is my bae (is that weird? Yeah probably).

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 13, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Not weird to me, at all (I’m probably weird).

      Reply
  4. Eileen

    August 10, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    So beautiful! I definitely need to get my hands on some nectarines ASAP.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 13, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      YES! Thank you, Eileen!

      Reply
  5. Nicole

    August 11, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Such a pretty salad, Cindy! I bought some mealy peaches recently, too, and now I’m afraid to buy more. The worst! I’m glad nectarine saved the day.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 13, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      It scars you!

      Reply
  6. Jess

    August 12, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Lol – you definitely make snapchat sound like it’s worth a try. I couldn’t figure it out either. LOVE the colors in this salad – totally gorgeous!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 13, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Haha, thanks! I don’t know if I do snapchat any justice, but it’s kind of fun!

      Reply
  7. Blanca

    September 29, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Hi Cindy!! I have made this salad several times, but several times, since you posted it. We had it tonight, again. We love it! and is simple to make, but has multidimensional levels of flavor. The combination of salty feta with sweet nectarines (or peaches), juicy tomatoes, tangy vinaigrette and refreshing mint makes this salad a regular. I only have a few nectarines left and it makes me sad, summer is over. But looking forward to your other recipes. Thank you!

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 29, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      This makes me so happy, Blanca! Thank you for the comment, it made my day!

      Reply

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