Ingredients

  • 7 ounces goat cheese
  • 1/4 ounce of fresh mint
  • 3 nectarines
  • 4 tablespoons walnut oil
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 ounces mixed salad greens
  • 3 ounces fresh arugula
  • 2 ounces walnuts
  • black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Cut the goat cheese into long slivers of about 1/3" wide.
  • Peel the nectarines and divide them in segments.
  • Heat a heavy skillet or stovetop grill pan. Thinly brush the nectarine segments with about 1 tbsp walnut oil. Grill them for a minute each side and take from the pan.
  • Squeeze the half lemon over a small bowl, add honey, remaining walnut oil, fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste and whisk into a smooth dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad greens and goat cheese.
  • Put the salad into four bowls and garnish with the grilled nectarine segments.
  • Serve with a wholewheat baguette and a fruity wine such as Sangria if desired.