Name: Nectarine and Cucumber Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Red onion ½; Green chili 2; Lemon juice 3 tbsp; Sea salt ¼ tsp; Pickling cucumbers 4; Nectarines 3; Cilantro ¼ cup; Black pepper; Burrata cheese 4 oz; Olive oil 2 tbsp

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Nectarine and Cucumber Salad recipe

If there were an Olympic Games for the best salad, this Nectarine and Cucumber Salad recipe would definitely be the gold medal winner. It’s refreshing, juicy and downright delicious. Fresh peak-season produce makes this seasonal salad a natural match for midsummer. A flavorful and bright dressing with red onions, chilies and fresh cilantro complements the sweet juiciness of summer nectarines and cucumbers perfectly. Top it all off with chunks of creamy burrata to add a rich finish that renders a simple salad sophisticated.

This savory salad with jalapeño and burrata cheese is one of my favorite recipes for summer dinner. Eat this as is, or pair it with grilled chicken or fish for a well-rounded dinner.

To make this Nectarine and Cucumber Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make Nectarine and Cucumber Salad

1
Prepare dressing
5

In a small bowl, add the finely minced onion, finely minced chilies, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Toss to combine and set aside.
2
Toss cucumbers with salt
1

Toss the sliced cucumbers with ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
3
Assemble
2

On a large serving platter, arrange the salted cucumber slices and the sliced nectarines. Spoon about one-third of the prepared dressing over the top and sprinkle with half the cilantro. Add a sprinkle of black pepper.
4
Add burrata
2

Break the burrata ball into bite-sized chunks and tuck around the cucumbers and nectarines. Top the salad with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the salad with the remaining cilantro. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper.
5
Serve

Serve immediately.

In this quick, elegant Nectarine and Cucumber Salad, fresh cucumbers and nectarines pair perfectly with a bright dressing and creamy burrata cheese. It’s easy to throw together and is guaranteed to delight a crowd. Made it? Let us know what you think, and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes on Instagram!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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	½ Red onion or 1 shallot, finely minced
	2 Green chili such as jalapeño, serrano, or poblano, seeded and finely minced
	3 tbsp Lemon juice fresh squeezed
	¼ tsp Sea salt plus more for sprinkling
	4 Pickling cucumbers small, liced ¼-inch thick, about 2 cups sliced
	3 Nectarines medium, ripe, sliced ¼-inch thick
	¼ cup Cilantro minced
	Black pepper to taste
	4 oz Burrata cheese
	2 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin

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Prepare dressing

Toss cucumbers with salt

Assemble

Add burrata

Serve

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