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Nectarine Salad with Chili, Cucumber, Green Beans & Pancetta

25-Min Nectarine Salad with Chili & Pancetta – Irresistible!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A refreshing nectarine salad with a spicy kick, crisp cucumber, green beans, and savory pancetta.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe nectarines, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • 100g pancetta, diced and crisped
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pan, cook the pancetta until crisp. Set aside.
  2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool in ice water.
  3. Slice the nectarines and cucumber.
  4. In a bowl, mix nectarines, cucumber, green beans, and chili.
  5. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
  6. Top with crispy pancetta before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust chili quantity based on spice preference.
  • Can substitute pancetta with bacon for a similar flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit pancetta.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook (except pancetta)
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: nectarine salad, spicy salad, summer salad, pancetta salad