Green Nectarine, Blueberry And Basil Salad
- 2 medium or 3 small hard (green, unripe) nectarines, yellow or white, or a combination. You can also use green peaches!
- Kosher salt
- 1 heaping tablespoons chopped basil leaves (a small handful)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon good Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- About 30 minutes - or up to 6 hours - before serving: Coarsely chop the stone fruit into a medium bowl. I do this by cutting off 1/2 slices from the stone, and then cutting each slice in half crosswise. There's no need to peel the fruit. Sprinkle it lightly with salt; toss gently and sprinkle on a bit more.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl in which you'll be serving this, whisk together the vinegar and the mustard; then, whisk in the olive oil. Add the herbs and stir to blend. Add the blueberries and toss to coat with the dressing.
- After 20 minutes, stir in the peaches and some freshly ground pepper to taste, toss well and let rest until serving. Test for salt, adding more if necessary.
- Refrigerate if not using right away, but let it come to room temperature before serving.
- NB: This should be made the day you plan to eat it, as the stone fruit tends to get mushy if kept much longer than 6 - 8 hours.
hard, kosher salt, basil, fresh mint, white wine vinegar, mustard, extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from food52.com/recipes/60411-green-nectarine-blueberry-and-basil-salad (may not work)