Summer Nectarine and Blackberry Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette

Hi Bakers,

Yes, I eat salad! This one is so delicious and refreshing that I wanted to share it with you. It makes the most of Summer's bounty without a lot of chopping. In a few minutes, you can be eating this beautiful Blackberry Nectarine Summer Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette. You just mix together the dressing, chop the nectarines, and everything else is ready-made. Thyme vinaigrette has just the right amount of herbiness to bring out the sweet blackberry and nectarine goodness. Goat cheese lends a rich creaminess, protein, and amazing flavor. Shake up your usual salad routine with this quick, flavor-packed recipe…and of course, it’s gluten-free like everything else I make!

Summer Nectarine and Blackberry Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette    

makes two salads

Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons Olive oil

2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme

1/4 salt or more to taste

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

5 cups Mixed greens

2 sliced white nectarines

2 cups blackberries

2-4 tablespoons Cyprus Hill Meyer Lemon** and Honey Goat cheese or other goat cheese

1/4 cup roasted salted or candied walnuts

**This Meyer lemon and Honey cheese from Cyprus Hill is fantastic…I like goat cheese but I LOVE this one!