Berry Nectarine Salad Food

7 FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, water and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add nectarines and banana; toss to coat. , In a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl, combine the remaining fruits. Add nectarine mixture; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BERRY NECTARINE SALAD

Steps:

• Place nectarines in large bowl; combine sugar and ginger, sprinkle over nectarines, and stir gently to coat.
• Drizzle with lemon juice, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring once.
• Drain nectarines and reserve liquid.
• Gently stir raspberries and blueberries into nectarines.
• In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in reserved liquid, spoon over fruit, and serve immediately.

GRILLED NECTARINE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drizzle the nectarine halves with a little olive oil. Grill cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes, turning midway to achieve lovely grill marks. Set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon and vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil to emulsify. Add some salt and pepper and mix.
• Toast the slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat until just turning golden brown.
• In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with enough of the dressing to lightly coat. (You won't use all of the dressing; save to have on another salad tomorrow!) Toss in the warm toasted almonds.
• Divide the salad among 4 plates. Place a nectarine half on each serving. Drizzle the nectarines with a little more dressing. With a fork, cut the blue cheese into chunks and distribute among the plates.