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Cucumber, Gorgonzola, and Nectarine Salad

Sweet nectarines paired with cool cucumbers and rich gorgonzola topped off with balsamic syrup, fresh basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. A truly spectacular yet easy summer salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Kirby Cucumbers small pickling cucumbers
  • 4 Nectarines
  • 1/2 Cup Crumbled Sartori Dolcina Gorgonzola Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Fresh Basil
  • Zest of 1/2 Lemon
  • Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • Balsamic Glaze Drizzle

Instructions

  1. Use a vegetable peeler to peel each cucumber into ribbons. Peel the cucumber length wise until you start to see too many seeds. Flip the cucumber and peel the other side.
  2. Slice the nectarines in half, twist and open. Remove pits and slice into wedges.
  3. Roll the cucumber ribbons into rolls/roses. Arrange on a plate with nectarine wedges.
  4. Sprinkle gorgonzola on top of the salad along with the fresh basil, lemon zest, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Finish by drizzling with balsamic syrup/glaze. Best if eaten the day of.