Get ready to boost your nutrition with this delightful fruit salad recipe – a colorful medley of local, fresh fruits that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized!
Ingredients:
- 4 large nectarines, 3 sliced 1/4 inch thick and 1 coarsely chopped
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 bunches of arugula
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 c. feta (optional)
- 1 c. blanched almonds or walnuts (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast almonds (or walnuts) in an oven safe dish for 5-7 minutes.
- To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl add the shallot, vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil until mixed together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put the sliced nectarines and the blackberries in a large bowl. Add one-third of the vinaigrette. Then add the arugula and toss gently with the remaining vinaigrette. Optional: garnish with the almonds or walnuts and serve immediately.
About Seasonal Roots
Since 2011, Seasonal Roots’ online farmers market has connected Virginia families with local family farmers who use sustainable, humane practices. Our neighborhood market managers – who believe in living better through scrumptious, healthy eating, being kind to animals, protecting the environment, and spreading joy – home-deliver freshly harvested produce, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy and meat, plus artisan fare. We empower our members to eat better and live better with more nutritious, flavorful food that’s good for us and good for the planet. More info at seasonalroots.com.