Honey-Thyme Summer Salad
James Carrier
Yields Makes 6 main-dish servings

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Pit nectarines, reserving pits; coarsely chop one nectarine. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, combine pits and chopped nectarine with honey, thyme sprigs, and 2 cups water. Boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes; pour through a fine strainer into a glass measure. Let syrup cool about 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

Whisk lemon juice and mustard into syrup; slowly pour in oil, whisking until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3
3

Slice remaining nectarines and combine in a large bowl with endive, chives, and shallot. Gently mix in dressing.

Step 4
4

Divide salad among six plates. Drape prosciutto equally over servings and sprinkle with thyme leaves, arugula, and almonds.

Ingredients

 7 firm-ripe nectarines (6 oz. each), rinsed
 3 tablespoons honey
 2 sprigs (5 in.) thyme, rinsed, plus 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
 3 tablespoons lemon juice
 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  Salt and pepper
 6 heads Belgian endive (1 1/2 lb. total), leaves separated
 1/2 cup sliced fresh chives
 2 tablespoons minced shallot
 6 ounces thin-sliced prosciutto
 1 1/2 cups arugula leaves
 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds

Directions

Step 1
1

Pit nectarines, reserving pits; coarsely chop one nectarine. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, combine pits and chopped nectarine with honey, thyme sprigs, and 2 cups water. Boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes; pour through a fine strainer into a glass measure. Let syrup cool about 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

Whisk lemon juice and mustard into syrup; slowly pour in oil, whisking until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3
3

Slice remaining nectarines and combine in a large bowl with endive, chives, and shallot. Gently mix in dressing.

Step 4
4

Divide salad among six plates. Drape prosciutto equally over servings and sprinkle with thyme leaves, arugula, and almonds.

Honey-Thyme Summer Salad

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