Recipe Heirloom Tomato Salad with Nectarines, Avocado and Arugula

[Grove Provisions]

With farmer’s markets overflowing with the most wonderful summer produce, what better way to embrace this seasonal bounty than a salad that combines fresh heirloom tomatoes, peppery arugula, white nectarines and sliced avocado. A bright, simple vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and white vinegar brings out the fresh flavors. A generous sprinkle of flake sea salt tops it off! (Adapted from Sunset Magazine)

Serves 4

• 6 oz. fresh arugula – feel free to use less or more depending on your taste
• 2-3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced. Try to combine different varieties for color and taste
• 2-3 firm but ripe white nectarines, wedge cut leaving on the skin
• 1 large (or 2 small) just ripe avocados, sliced
• 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp. white vinegar
• Freshly ground pepper and salt
• Flake Sea Salt to finish

Assemble the salad on a nice platter, not a bowl. Wisk together the oil and vinegar. Place the sliced tomatoes on the platter and drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette and sprinkle on a pinch of regular salt. Place half the arugula on top of the tomatoes, then add the nectarine and avocado slices. Add the balance of the arugula and gently toss ingredients with the balance of the vinaigrette. Finish to taste with Flake Sea Salt and a few turns of the pepper grinder.

 

[Francesca]

Lovely salad ..

We are not grand fans of avocado however ..

So I would add radicchio to replace it .. Or perhaps beetroot .. For color ..

Thanks for posting.