Arugula Salad with Nectarines, Goat Cheese and Pistachios

This salad is perfect to make during the summer when you can find sweet, ripe nectarines. It is wonderful to serve for either a side dish or as a simple main course salad.


Arugula Salad with Nectarines, Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Serves 4-6

Ingredients
- 6 cups baby arugula
- 2 ripe white nectarines, sliced into 1/3 inch slices
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped
Dressing
- zest of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper


To make the dressing, combine the orange zest and the orange juice with the honey, salt and pepper. While whisking slowly add the olive oil to create an emulsion. You can make the dressing up to three days in advance.
To assemble the salad toss the arugula in a large salad bowl with the dressing. Transfer the arugula to a serving platter. Place the sliced nectarine on top of the arugula and sprinkle the toasted pistachios over the salad. Use your hands to crumble the goat cheese into small chunks over the salad. Serve and eat immediately.