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