Verjuice is made from the juice of unfermented grapes and can be used as a gentle acidulant in place of lemon or vinegar if you find them too tart. Just perfect for this nectarine salad.
Nectarine, Mozzarella and Rocket Salad with Verjuice Nutmeg Dressing
October 14, 2017
: 4 as a side
: 20 min
: 20 min
: Easy
Ingredients
- 4 nectarines, washed, halved and sliced thinly on a mandolin slicer (reserve 1/2 a nectarine for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons verjuice*
- 80 grams baby rocket, washed and spun in a salad spinner for the leaves to dry
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 grams mozzarella, sliced thinly into rounds
- Mint leaves to garnish
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
- Step 1 Put the nectarines, mint leaves, nutmeg and verjuice in a shallow dish and mix gently until combined. Let stand for 15 minutes for the flavours to develop.
- Step 2 In a large mixing bowl add the rocket leaves, nectarine mix, olive oil, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste as it will depend on how sweet or tart your nectarines are.
- Step 3 Taste and adjust according flavourings to your taste adding more verjuice, nutmeg or salt and pepper as you feel is necessary.
- Step 4 Gently place the salad in a salad platter arranging the mozzarella slices in a fan shape with reserved nectarine slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
- Step 5 *NOTE: if you can’t find verjuice you may substitute with white wine vinegar adding a little melted honey depending on how sweet or tart your nectarines are.
