Nectarine Melba Salad

Recipe courtesy of California Tree Fruit Agreement.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (5-ounce) spring mix salad
2 green onions, sliced
1 nectarine, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 cup fresh raspberries

Nectarine Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup puréed or finely mashed nectarine (about 1 small ripe nectarine)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Place the spring mix, onions, nectarine slices and pecans in a large salad bowl.
2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the salad; toss well to coat. Top with raspberries and toss very lightly.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 164; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Total Carbs: 10g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 2g; Sodium: 152mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Tree Fruit Agreement.