Pluot Summer Salad
This recipe for Pluot and Cherry Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with a medley of flavors. Earthy pluots, sweet cherries, and dried figs are paired with a zesty soy and honey dressing, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy elements. The caramelized shallots and aromatic ginger add depth to the dish, while the crunchy toasted peanuts and fresh herbs provide a delightful contrast in texture. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors that will brighten up any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter or extra-virgin coconut oil
- 4 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 medium garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
- a 1/2-inch chunk of ginger, peeled and finely minced
- 1 1/2 T fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce / shoyu
- 2 teaspoons runny honey
- 5 ripe pluots, pitted and torn
- 1 cup pitted cherries, torn in half
- 4 dried figs, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
- a small handful of each, chopped - fresh basil, mint, and cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet, and cook the shallots, stirring regularly, until they take on a good amount of color. Stir in the garlic cloves, allow to cook another minute or two, and then stir in the ginger for the final minute. Set aside.
- Whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl, until the honey dissolves completely. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Arrange the pluots, cherries, and figs in a serving bowl. Drizzle with half of the soy dressing, and toss very gently. Add the shallot mixture, most of the peanuts, and most of the herbs. Toss gently to distribute everything evenly. Taste, decide if you want to add more dressing, and serving sprinkled with the remaining peanuts and herbs.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4-6.
Nutrition
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
- Protein Content: 7 g
- Fat Content: 15 g
- Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
- Sodium Content: 199 mg
- Fiber Content: 5 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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