We are lucky that our hometown has fantastic farmers markets year-round. We try to shop them as often as possible, buying the seasons freshest produce and supporting the small local farmers. In the summer, we love to pick up nectarines and other summer stone fruits to use in recipes and to eat by themselves. Nectarine and burrata salad is one of our favorite summer dishes. You can use white or yellow nectarines, or some of each, which we like to do! It is perfect for serving as an appetizer or alongside something light like grilled chicken. To make this dish more substantial, you can serve it on a bed of arugula with fresh baguette on the side.
xxx Ivy & Eve
Serves 4 as a side dish, 2 as a main.
Ingredients
3 large nectarines halved (4 if small), pitted, and sliced into 1/2 inch slices
One burrata cheese ball (we got ours at Whole Foods)
Olive oil for drizzling
1 tablespoon of tarragon leaves, stems removed and roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt
Pepper
Arugula (optional)
Freshly sliced baguette (optional)
Directions
If using arugula, arrange it on a large platter.
Add the nectarine slices neatly - slightly overlapping the slices in the middle of the platter (or on the arugula)
Slice the burrata in half and then tear the cheese into smaller pieces (it will be messy and gooey) onto the slices of nectarines. YUM!
Sprinkle the tarragon leaves on the top.
Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Serve with sliced baguette. (optional)
Enjoy!
