Nectarine Pecan Salad Recipes

NECTARINES AND PEACHES WITH LAVENDER SYRUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring once, until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, bring honey, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and 3 Tbsp. water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Add rosemary and lavender and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes. Remove rosemary and let syrup cool.
• Bring a pinch of salt, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp. water to a boil in another small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook (without stirring) until sugar turns a light amber color, about 2 minutes. Add pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until nuts are coated and caramel is a dark amber color, about 2 minutes. Immediately scrape out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread out into a single layer; let cool. Break into smaller pieces.
• Toss nectarines, peaches, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup syrup in a large bowl to coat. Let sit 5 minutes. Gently toss in half of Gorgonzola and half of candied pecans; taste and season with salt if needed. Transfer to a platter. Top with remaining Gorgonzola and candied pecans.
• Do Ahead
• Syrup can be made 1 month ahead; cover and chill. Pecans can be candied 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

NECTARINE PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine, nectarines, pecans and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

SPINACH SALAD WITH NECTARINES AND SPICY PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• To prepare pecans, combine first 5 ingredients in as mall bowl.
• Rinse pecans with cold water and drain (do not allow pecans to dry).
• Add pecans to the suar mixture and toss well to coat.
• Arrange on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Coarsely chop pecans.
• Set aside.
• To prepare vinaigrette, combine the shallots and the next 7 ingredients (shallots through black pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended.
• To prepare salad, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add prosciutto; saute 5 minutes or until crisp, and finely chop.
• Combine spinach, nectarines, and dressing in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with the pecans and prosciutto.

SUMMER NECTARINE, TOMATO, AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, cucumber, nectarine, and cilantro together in a bowl. Stir in olive oil gently. Sprinkle goat cheese over salad.

GRILLED NECTARINE & BURRATA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the butter and sugar in a small frying pan over a medium heat until the butter has melted. Add the pecans and stir to coat in the buttery sugar. Continue to cook for about 5 mins, stirring until the pecans are crisp and caramelised. Tip out onto a sheet of baking parchment and leave to cool. Once cooled, roughly chop and set aside.
• Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and generously brush the nectarine slices with some olive oil. Griddle for 1-2 mins on each side until charred and caramelised. Remove to a serving platter and set aside.
• Whisk the 4 tbsp olive oil, vinegar and honey together with some seasoning to make a dressing.
• Nestle the balls of burrata in amongst the nectarines and slice open, then arrange the rocket and basil around them. Drizzle over the dressing, scatter with the pecans and sprinkle with a pinch of chilli flakes to serve.

PECAN SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Put butter, sugar, vanilla and cardamom in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
• Carefully add flour and pecans, and mix a few minutes more, at low speed at first, then medium, until dough comes together. Remove dough and knead for 1 minute. Press dough into a 9-inch square cake pan. (Alternatively, press into a 9-inch fluted French tart pan with a removable bottom.)
• Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool and cut into squares, bars or wedges with a serrated knife while still slightly warm. Store in a tin until needed. To serve, arrange on a plate and dust with confectioners' sugar.

GRILLED CALIFORNIA NECTARINE AND BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Cut each nectarine into 8 slices. Place on a well-oiled grill over medium-high heat and cook for a few minutes on each side to lightly brown. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place on grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let cool.* Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Cut chicken into bite-size strips and add to bowl with pistachios, bacon, green onions and dressing; toss well. Add grilled nectarines and toss again lightly.