FoodSavour Summer with a zesty nectarine-cucumber salad recipe

Savour Summer with a zesty nectarine-cucumber salad recipe

A colorful and tasty salad is a ready idea for dinner.
A colorful and tasty salad is a ready idea for dinner.
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12:13 PM EDT, April 13, 2024

How can you quickly and easily prepare a nutritious and tasty lunch? A delightful salad featuring a mix of juicy vegetables and fruits is the perfect choice. Explore an intriguing recipe below.

Spring and summer provide the ideal opportunity to enjoy uniquely crafted salads. These meals are quick to prepare and visually appealing with their vibrant colours, prompting you to dive right in. Furthermore, they offer a refreshing option bound to energize you for hours.

This season, embrace the extraordinary blend of fruits and vegetables. Toss together succulent nectarines and crisp cucumber for a combination you'll love. A lime-based dressing and an array of colourful toppings, including cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and feta, enhance the dish further, contributing to a truly irresistible taste sensation.

Refreshing nectarine and cucumber salad with a lime dressing

Ingredients:

  • 2 nectarines,
  • 1 cucumber,
  • about 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes,
  • 1 avocado,
  • 1 red onion,
  • about 3.5 oz feta.

Dressing:

  • juice of 1 lime,
  • olive oil,
  • seasonings: salt and pepper to taste.

Additionally:

  • a few basil leaves.

Directions:

Step 1. Begin by preparing the cucumber. Slice it into thin quarters.

I start by preparing the cucumber.
I start by preparing the cucumber.© Licensor | Pyszności

Step 2. Next, halve the cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl along with nectarine and avocado pieces, sliced into smaller chunks.

Nectarines will be a great addition.
Nectarines will be a great addition.© Licensor | Pyszności

Step 3. Follow by incorporating finely chopped red onion and feta in small cubes.

The recipe will also feature feta
The recipe will also feature feta© Licensor | Pyszności

Step 4. It’s time for the lime dressing. Mix lime juice with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before adding it to the salad.

Time for spices
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Step 5. Finish by garnishing with fresh basil leaves. Mix well to combine the flavours beautifully. Your exquisite salad is ready to be enjoyed. Bon appétit!

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