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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Nectarine Avocado Salad with Smoked Paprika Dressing

    Nectarine Avocado Salad with Smoked Paprika Dressing

    Published: Jul 5, 2017 · Modified: May 20, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

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    Definitely not your average green salad! Sweet nectarines, creamy avocados and crisp cucumbers drizzled with a smoky dressing make this paleo and vegan Nectarine Avocado Salad salad a superb summertime salad!

    Sweet stone fruit, creamy avocados, and crisp cucumbers drizzled with a smoky dressing make a superb summertime salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com
    With stone fruits like nectarines, plums and peaches now available in local markets, and fresh greens and berries from my garden, this Nectarine Avocado Salad seemed like a logical choice to add to our dinner of Chipotle Chicken Burgers and Grilled Corn on the Cob today.


    Sweet stone fruit, creamy avocados, and crisp cucumbers drizzled with a smoky dressing make this Nectarine Avocado Salad a superb addition to a summertime meal. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    This salad seems so simple, (and it is) but it has a lot going on in terms of flavour and texture. It's not just any old salad tossed together in a bowl.

    What puts this salad over the top is the smoked paprika dressing! Sweet stone fruit drizzled with spicy, smoky dressing and paired with creamy avocado and cucumber--oh, so good!

    The first time I made this salad, I sliced the cucumbers into long thin curls with a vegetable peeler. While they looked attractive, they didn't keep their crunch (and who wants a salad without crunch!) This time, I left them in crisp bite-sized chunks and added extra crunch with pumpkin seeds.

    Denis happened to come in from the garden with a bowl of blueberries while I was putting this salad together, and they quickly became the garnish.  I had originally planned to use a herb like cilantro, but the blueberries won out.

    ingredients for Nectarine Avocado Salad with Smoked Paprika Dressing

    This smoked paprika dressing is fabulous on this Nectarine Avocado Salad, but it's bound to be making a regular appearance in my kitchen. It's just that good! I use the authentic Spanish Smoked Paprika, the same one I use in my Spanish Paella recipe. A little goes a long way! It has a warm smoky spiciness and aroma that adds interest to whatever dish you use it in.

    Nectarine Avocado Salad with Smoked Paprika Dressing

    This Nectarine Avocado Salad would be equally as good with fresh peaches too. Switch it up--vary the greens you use, or try it with toasted sunflower seeds or cashews. Just don't forget the dressing!

    Sweet stone fruit, creamy avocados, and crisp cucumbers drizzled with a smoky dressing make a superb summertime salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Nectarine Avocado Salad with Smoked Paprika

    Definitely not your average green salad! Sweet nectarines, creamy avocados and crisp cucumbers drizzled with a smoky dressing make this paleo and vegan Nectarine Avocado Salad salad a superb summertime salad!
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 431kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 small head of lettuce of your choice
    • 1 large (2 small) nectarines, pitted
    • ½ large (1 small) avocado pitted and peeled
    • ½ long English cucumber
    • 2 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
    • ¼ cup fresh blueberries

    Smoked Paprika Dressing

    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoon honey
    • 1 ½ teaspoon grainy mustard
    • 1 ½ teaspoon lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¾ teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon shallot minced
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry lettuce, chop nectarines, avocado and cucumber and arrange in serving bowls or on a platter. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and blueberries.
    • Combine all dressing ingredients except oil in a blender and process until well mixed. Slowly drizzle in olive oil. Drizzle on salad and serve immediately.

    Notes

    You will probably only need to use half the amount of dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Nectarine Avocado Salad with Smoked Paprika
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 431 Calories from Fat 288
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 32g49%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Sodium 632mg27%
    Potassium 191mg5%
    Carbohydrates 35g12%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 29g32%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 490IU10%
    Vitamin C 5.5mg7%
    Calcium 12mg1%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      July 11, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      I'm absolutely obsessed with smoked paprika so I need to try this right away, I've never added it to salad dressings before!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:19 pm

        I know--neither had I. So good!

        Reply
    2. Justine | JustineCelina.com

      July 09, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Yum! I love a fresh leafy salad with nectarines. I actually have an old recipe that pairs nectarines up with basil and spinach -- so perfect for summer. I bet the pops of blueberry are divine with that smoked paprika! Beautiful recipe!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 09, 2017 at 7:29 pm

        Thanks Justine! Your recipe sound delish! Yes--love those fresh-from-the-garden blueberries!

        Reply
    3. Dana Sandonato

      July 07, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Nothing beats a huge salad with tons of goodies in it! This sounds ah-mazing and in my world, avocado is a must. This sounds like the furthest thing from boring, but I don't think you're capable of being boring Elaine. You always slay! <3

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 07, 2017 at 10:15 am

        Awww. . . thanks Dana! I could eat a big bowl of salad for dinner every day of the year!

        Reply
    4. Nicole

      July 07, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Mmmm smokey dressing, what a fantastic idea! That way you get a smoked taste in every bite instead of having one ingredient in the salad that's smoked. Very clever. I'm definitely trying this!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 08, 2017 at 8:25 am

        Thanks Nicole! I'll be using this dressing on everything! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

      July 07, 2017 at 8:40 am

      I love any spins on a fresh summer salad, the only requirement is NO cucumbers in my salad 😉 . I love all the flavors going on, especially that smokiness from the dressing. We're still waiting for B.C. stone fruits to appear at our farmer's market, as soon as we can get our hands on some, going to bring some color, freshness and vibrant flavors to our meal with this salad!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 07, 2017 at 9:16 am

        I could eat cucumbers all day, but I know that they don't agree with some people! I think this salad would be good with any stone fruit, like peaches or plums too. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    6. Amanda Orlando

      July 07, 2017 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      This looks so fresh and nutritious. I love cooking with stone fruits at this time of year, gotta take advantage during their short season!

      Reply

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