Arugula Salad with Grilled Nectarines, Blue Cheese and Toasted Pecans

This salad is worth making a double recipe of the honey-brushed grilled nectarines once you have the grill fired up! Serve the extras over yogurt or ice cream for a sweet treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 nectarines, halved and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 recipe Simple Arugula Salad with Lemon (or 4 cups arugula leaves, cleaned and dried)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon pecans, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  • Heat grill to medium. Brush cut side of nectarine with oil, and place cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes, and remove to a plate, cut side up. Brush cut side with honey.
  • Toss together arugula, basil and red onion, and divide amongst 4 plates. Top with nectarines, blue cheese and nuts.
Servings: 4
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