Tomato & Nectarine Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients (4 servings)

For the salad:

• 3 ripe medium tomatoes (heirloom or beefsteak, sliced into wedges)

• 2 ripe nectarines (sliced into wedges)

• ½ small red onion (very thinly sliced, optional)

• 4 oz fresh mozzarella or burrata (optional,)

• ¼ cup toasted nuts or seeds (pistachios, almonds, or pumpkin seeds)

For the herb vinaigrette;

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp honey 

• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, or parsley—mix what you like)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Make the vinaigrette:

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.

2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.

3. Stir in the chopped herbs.

Assemble the salad:

1. Arrange tomato and nectarine wedges on a platter.

2. Scatter thinly sliced red onion, nuts/seeds, and mozzarella or burrata (if using).

3. Spoon the herb vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

4. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and cracked pepper.