Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs

Name: Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole shallot; 1 to taste Kosher salt; 1 whole lemon; 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 lb mixed heirloom cucumbers; 1 whole English hothouse cucumber; 1 to taste Kosher salt; 2 lb yellow peaches; 4 oz mild feta; 1 to taste black pepper; 1 handful basil leaves; 1 handful mint leaves; 1 whole lemon; 1 half lemon

A refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumbers and sweet peaches with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and a bright citrus-vinegar dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.

6 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 whole shallot
•1 to taste Kosher salt
•1 whole lemon
•2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
•2 lb mixed heirloom cucumbers
•1 whole English hothouse cucumber
•1 to taste Kosher salt
•2 lb yellow peaches
•4 oz mild feta
•1 to taste black pepper
•1 handful basil leaves
•1 handful mint leaves
•1 whole lemon
•1 half lemon

Cooking Instructions

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.
10 min
2.
Place cucumbers in a medium bowl and season with salt. Spoon half of vinaigrette over and toss gently to coat.
5 min
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.
5 min
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.
5 min