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Nectarine Summer Salad with Shredded Chicken

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
June 24, 2017
5 from 5 votes


Last Updated June 13, 2020 | 1 Comment

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If you love nectarines and greens, then this salad was made for you. Fresh spring peas, avocado, cucumber, sweet cherry tomato, fresh mint and basil and easy shredded chicken all piled on top of a bed of fresh greens.

Nectarine Summer Salad with Shredded Chicken in large bowl

Before becoming a mom I swore I wouldn’t park my child in front of the television. Since, you know, the television is practically poison, or something.

But then I became a mom.

And quickly learned that I had no idea what I was talking about.

Don’t worry, guys, this isn’t a post about the “rights” and “wrongs” of childhood screen time. But when I sat down to write this post, at 7am on a Saturday morning, with my 3 year old cuddled by my side and Clifford playing in the background, I couldn’t help but giggle.

I was breaking so many of the “rules” I swore I would never break. But then I reminded myself that just 10 minutes before that we were reading a book together, my 3 year old following and repeating each word with his finger.

In other words, balance.

Besides, some of my favorite childhood memories are from Saturday mornings packed in on the couch with my siblings watching cartoons. And we all turned out ok.

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close up picture of chicken in Nectarine Summer Salad with Shredded Chicken

Anywho, let’s talk about this salad.

This is one seriously awesome summer salad, you guys!

If you love nectarines and greens, then this salad was made for you. Fresh spring peas, avocado, cucumber, sweet cherry tomato, fresh mint and basil and easy shredded chicken all piled on top of a bed of fresh greens.

You guys, this salad screams SUMMER!

and it is so super fresh!

Besides, with the crazy summer heat, this makes a perfect easy dinner that doesn’t require the oven! For even easier prep, pick up a rotisserie chicken and chop veggies the night before.

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Nectarine Summer Salad with Shredded Chicken

Nectarine Summer Salad with Shredded Chicken

5 from 5 votes
AuthorAuthor: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
If you love nectarines and greens, then this salad was made for you. Fresh spring peas, avocado, cucumber, sweet cherry tomato, fresh mint and basil and easy shredded chicken all piled on top of a bed of fresh greens.
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Prep Time 4 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 6 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 546 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 head romaine lettuce - finely chopped
  • ½ head green cabbage - shredded
  • ½ small purple cabbage - shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro - chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves - chopped
  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves - chopped
  • 1 carrot - shredded
  • ½ English cucumber - sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper - seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper - seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 radish - sliced
  • 1 red fresno chili - thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 nectarines - thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado - pitted and cubed
  • 1 lime
  • 2 small cooked chicken breasts - shredded
  • Black and toasted sesame seeds

FOR THE NECTARINE SESAME DRESSING

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch peeled ginger - chopped
  • 1 ripe nectarine - cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • water - if needed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt + pepper - to taste
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Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients for the Nectarine Sesame Dressing in the bowl of a high powered blender and process until smoother and creamy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place all ingredients for the salad in a large bowl and carefully toss to combine. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 1483mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 6620IU | Vitamin C: 224mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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Nectarine Summer Salad with Shredded Chicken

Recipe adapted from Heather Christo

About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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  1. Jessie | Kitschen Cat says

    September 8, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars

    This is beyond gorgeous! Wow! I really love the nectarine dressing too…I haven’t thought to use fruit (besides citrus) in any of my salads. Love it!

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