Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs

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

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. 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. 2.

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

    5 min

  3. 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. 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