Recipe: Yellow nectarine, prosciutto, basil and buffalo mozzarella salad

Feb 13, 2020, updated Jun 02, 2025

Juicy nectarines, salty prosciutto, creamy mozzarella and aromatic basil leaves – is this the perfect summer salad?

Yellow nectarine, prosciutto, basil and buffalo mozzarella salad
serves 4

2 yellow nectarines, halved, stone removed
2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
4 thin slices prosciutto
1 bunch basil, leaves picked
1 buffalo mozzarella
1 zucchini, finely shaved with a peeler or mandolin
1 shallot, finely sliced
2 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar 

Brush nectarines with a little olive oil, then char over high heat on a barbecue or griddle pan. Place onto a serving plate. Drape over prosciutto, tear over mozzarella and top with basil, zucchini and shallot. Combine remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Spoon over salad to serve. 

This recipe first appeared in the November 2019 issue of SALIFE magazine.

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