Summer nectarine salad with fresh basil dressing recipe

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Recipe bykazbar73

Categories:
- Basil
- Dressing
- Salad
- Summer

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Ingredients:

For the salad

3 cups organic arugula, washed and dried
3 cups organic baby spinach, washed and dried
2-3 very ripe organic nectarines, sliced very thin
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 cup croutons
1/4 cup diced Gouda cheese (havarti can be substituted)

For the dressing

1 very large handful fresh basil
3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon champagne vinegar (you can substitute apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar)
1 heaping teaspoon pure maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

In a blender add all of the ingredients for the dressing and blend until the dressing is nice and smooth. Set aside

To assemble the salad in a large bowl add the spinach and arugula, sliced nectarines, the diced cheese, walnuts and the croutons. Add half of the basil dressing and toss everything very well. Serve immediately and serve with additional dressing if desired.