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Nectarine Caprese Salad





Total Time
25 mins

Made with white nectarines, this savory-sweet Caprese just might trump the classic version. Burrata cheese adds richness, but feel free to sub in fresh mozzarella.

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “The Recipes You Should Be Cooking This July.”

Nectarine Caprese Salad




Iain Bagwell
 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. assorted heirloom tomatoes
 3 soft-ripe white nectarines (1 1/2 lbs. total)
 8 ounces burrata cheese or fresh mozzarella
  About 1/4 cup small fresh opal* (purple) basil leaves or regular basil leaves
 10 fresh mint leaves, whole or thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon regular or white balsamic vinegar
 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  About 1/2 tsp. flaked sea salt, such as Maldon
  About 1/2 tsp. pepper
Step 1
1

Cut tomatoes and nectarines into large wedges and arrange on a platter. Tear burrata into large chunks and distribute over the top, along with any escaped cream (but not the liquid from fresh mozzarella, if using). Scatter basil and mint over salad.

Step 2
2

Whisk together vinegars and oil in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper, and add more to taste if you like.

Step 3
3

*Find at farmers' markets.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 297mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g10%
Protein 8.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.