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Mediterranean Nectarine Salad

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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Summer Salad

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • salad bowl
  • Lemon juicer
  • Salad tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Nectarines cut into thin slices
  • 2 Cucumbers cut into thin slices
  • 1 small Red Onion halves and thinly sliced
  • handful Fresh Basil leaves
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 tsp Sumac substitutes: lemon zest, lemon pepper, lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 tsp Za'atar substitutes: Ground coriander, thyme, and Italian seasoning
  • 1 Lemon juice
  • 6 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Drizzle Honey for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Ingredients: Wash and dry the nectarines, cucumbers, and basil leaves.
  • Cut the nectarines into thin slices, removing the pit. Cut the cucumbers into thin slices. Halve the red onion and cut it into thin slices. Tear or roughly chop the basil leaves.
  • Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the nectarine slices, cucumber slices, red onion slices, and fresh basil leaves. Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
  • Season the Salad: Sprinkle the sumac and za’atar over the salad ingredients. Squeeze the juice from one lemon over the salad. Drizzle 6 tablespoons of olive oil over the mixture.
  • Mix and Garnish: Gently mix the salad to ensure even distribution of the seasonings and dressing. Drizzle a bit of honey on top for a touch of sweetness.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill for a short time before serving.
Keyword feta cheese, Honey, Nectarine, red onion
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