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Greengage Plum Salad with Mint and Pistachios





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
25 mins

Few farmers in the West grow greengages, but if you get them, celebrate their honey-sweet flavor in this salad. White peaches make an excellent substitute.

su-Greengage Plum Salad with Mint and Pistachios




Photo: Ava Brackett; Styling: Nissa Quanstrom
 3 tablespoons clover honey
 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  About 1/4 tsp. pepper
 6 ounces teleme cheese or fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
 1 pound firm-ripe greengage plums or small to medium peeled white peaches
 1 1/2 qts. lightly packed small lettuces such as baby romaine, or torn pieces
 10 large fresh mint leaves, slivered
 1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted roasted pistachios
Step 1
1

Whisk honey, vinegar, oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2
2

Set cheese pieces slightly apart in a wide, shallow bowl and drizzle with about 1 1/2 tbsp. dressing. Pit fruit and cut plums in half or peaches in quarters; put in a bowl and gently mix with 1 tbsp. dressing. In a large bowl, toss lettuces with dressing to coat.

Step 3
3

Divide lettuces among 4 plates. Tuck in cheese, then arrange fruit on top. Scatter mint and pistachios over salads and serve extra dressing on the side. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 344Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 8.4g43%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 395mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.