Caramelized Apricot and Cherry Tomato Salad with Brocciu Cheese
A vibrant burst of summer flavors encapsulates this unique salad recipe, combining the sweetness of caramelized apricots with the fresh burst of cherry tomatoes and the creamy texture of Brocciu cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish, this salad is both eye-catching and delicious.
Ingredients
- Apricots: 4, halved, pitted, and sliced
- Olive oil: for drizzling
- Honey: 1 tsp
- Salt & pepper: to taste
- Pine nuts: 30 grams
- Cherry tomatoes: 20-24, colorful, halved
- Red spring onions: 2, thinly sliced
- Brocciu cheese: 50 grams
Dressing
- Olive oil: 3 tsp
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tsp
- Fresh basil: A handful, roughly chopped or torn
Directions
- Prepare the Apricots:
- In a hot pan, drizzle some olive oil and add the apricot slices along with honey and a pinch of salt. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the apricots are slightly firm but beautifully caramelized. Transfer the apricots and their juices to a plate.
- Toast the Pine Nuts:
- Using the same pan, toast the pine nuts over high heat for 1-2 minutes until golden. Be sure to keep an eye on them to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsymbolic vinegar to create a simple, yet flavorful dressing.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the caramelized apricots, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced spring onions. Add the toasted pine nuts and crumbled Brocciu cheese over the top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh basil for an added touch of freshness.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 180 kcal per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
This Caramelized Apricot and Cherry Tomato Salad with Brocciu Cheese is a delightful addition to any meal, bringing together a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Each bite offers a different taste texture, making it a memorable dish that’s sure to impress. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with a crisp white wine for an enhanced dining experience.
Caramelized Apricot and Cherry Tomato Salad with Brocciu
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This tantalizing Caramelized Apricot and Cherry Tomato Salad with Brocciu combines the sweetness of summer fruits with the rustic richness of Corsican brocciu cheese. The crisp freshness of the cherry tomatoes perfectly balances the lush, honeyed apricots, while the pine nuts add a delightful crunch.
The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the burst of flavors that each ingredient brings to the table. Ideal for a light summer lunch or as a side at a festive gathering, this salad promises to be a refreshing addition to any meal, marrying health with the pleasure of good eating.
Ingredients
4 apricots
1 drizzle of olive oil
1 tsp honey
Salt & pepper to taste
30 grams pine nuts
20–24 colorful cherry tomatoes
2 red spring onions
50 grams brocciu cheese
Dressing:
3 tsp olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Fresh basil
Instructions
Halve the apricots, remove pits, and slice each half into 3-4 pieces depending on size.
Heat a pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
Add apricots, honey, and a pinch of salt; sauté for about 2 minutes until slightly firm.
Remove apricots and their juice to a plate.
In the same pan, toast pine nuts over high heat for 1-2 minutes until golden (wipe pan with paper towel if necessary).
Slice cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice spring onions.
Mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dressing.
Assemble the salad with apricots, tomatoes, onions, brocciu, and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper as needed, drizzle with dressing, and top with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 Kcal