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Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

0 Minutes

Serves:

6 Servings

About the Recipe

This is the perfect light, summertime meal! You can use various heirloom cucumbers for this savory-sweet salad recipe. If not, just use a mix of mini and English hothouse cucumbers, which are available year-round. Don't forget to add as many local ingredients as possible!

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • Kosher salt

  • 1 lemon

  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar


SALAD AND ASSEMBLY

  • 2 lb. mixed heirloom cucumbers, sliced into ¼"-thick wedges and rounds

  • 1 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise

  • Kosher salt

  • 2 lb. yellow peaches, sliced into ¾"-thick wedges

  • 4 oz. mild feta, crumbled

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • Handful of basil leaves, torn if large

  • Handful of mint leaves, torn if large

  • 1 lemon, halved

Preparation

VINAIGRETTE


Step 1


Place shallot in a small bowl and season with a big pinch of salt. Finely grate zest from lemon into bowl; cut lemon in half and squeeze in juice. Add vinegar and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.


SALAD & ASSEMBLY


Step 2


Place cucumbers in a medium bowl and season with salt. Spoon half of vinaigrette over and toss gently to coat.



Step 3


Place peaches in a serving bowl or on a platter and season with salt. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over and toss gently with your hands to coat.



Step 4


Add cucumbers to peaches; toss gently again just to combine. Add feta; season with salt and pepper. Top salad with basil and mint and squeeze lemon over.



 


source: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cucumber-and-peach-salad-with-herbs

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