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watermelon and nectarine salad - robs little kitchen

Nectarine, Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Carrie Walters
This wonderful, delicious, fresh summer salad is fast and easy, the sweetness of the fruit and dressing balanced by the peppery, slightly spicy flavor of the arugula.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey - or agave
  • salt and pepper to tast

Salad

  • 3 cups seedless watermelon - cubed
  • 1½ cups nectarines - ripe but firm
  • ½ cup red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves - thinly slice, chiffonade
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves - torn. Optional
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes - halved. I like to use mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes

Dressing

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and honey or agave. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add watermelon, peaches, onion, herbs, and tomatoes and toss gently. Chill and serve.
  • Options: Top with crumble goat cheese or torn pieces of burrata, sliced grilled chicken, or grilled shrimp.
Keyword cherry tomatoes, fast easy fresh, fruit, nectarine,, summer, watermelon