healthy, Salads, Simple Dinners

Balsamic Nectarine, Basil, Prosciutto And Local Honey Salad W/ Pickled Onions

When I’m too tired to make myself anything, my dinners usually look something like this. A few simple ingredients thrown onto a plate and there you go, easy peasy lemon squeezey. Salty prosciutto, bitter-sweet balsamic, sweet nectarines, pickled onions and aromatic basil all conspire to make a fantastic lite meal.

1 handful sweet basil leaves
¼ c pickled red onions
1 nectarine, pitted and thinly sliced
3-4 slices prosciutto, torn in half lengthwise
1 tsp balsamic glaze
½ tsp local honey


Spread out your basil across a salad or pasta bowl. Arrange the nectarine slices, prosciutto and red onions. Drizzle with balsamic and honey. Voila! A simple summer salad to beat the heat.

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I am a former professional chef, restaurateur, wine specialist and cooking class instructor. I have had the pleasure of working for many upscale restaurants under very prominent chefs as I worked my way to the top and began running my own kitchens and restaurants as executive sous chef, chef, and restaurant GM. I have helped build many restaurants and taverns as well as written award winning menus. My work has been featured in places like: Scene magazine, Houston Post and several Austin papers. I have cooked for politicians and celebrities alike as well as been a guest speaker at various culinary arts classes and taught hundreds of novice cooks and children how to create beautiful dishes and the right tools to use.