Description
A vibrant, refreshing summer salad combining sweet ripe peaches, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and bright herbs. Light, tangy, and packed with texture, it’s perfect for quick meals or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
3 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
1 large English cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds or chopped pistachios, optional
Instructions
Prepare the peaches. Rinse and dry 3 ripe peaches. Cut each peach in half, remove the pit, then slice into thin, even wedges.
Slice the cucumber. Trim the ends from 1 English cucumber. Cut it lengthwise in half, then slice into thin half-moons about 1/8 inch thick for a crisp, even bite.
Soften the onion flavor. Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion. If you prefer a milder taste, place the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Toss the salad. In a large bowl, combine peaches, cucumbers, red onion, basil, mint, and feta. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Top with toasted almonds or pistachios, if using.
Notes
For milder onion flavor, soak slices in cold water before adding.
Optional nuts add crunch and protein.
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
