Best Cucumber And Peach Salad With Herbs Recipes

EASY CUCUMBER, PEACH, AND BASIL SALAD

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Cool, crunchy cucumbers combined with sweet, juicy peaches and dressed in a peppery basil vinaigrette is a great way to make the most of summer and all its gorgeous flavors. This refreshing salad is easy to make and goes great with grilled meat.

Provided by Kalisa Marie Martin

Categories Brunch Lunch Salad Side Dish Quick and Easy

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

For the salad:
1 (12-14-inch) English cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 fresh peaches, cut into 1-inch chunks
For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, from 1 lime
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon honey
4 large fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Prep the vegetables: Add the chopped peaches and cucumbers to a large bowl.
Make the vinaigrette: In the bowl or a mini food processor or blender, combine the oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey, basil, salt and pepper. Pulse until the basil is finely chopped and the vinaigrette is completely emulsified.
Dress the produce: Pour the vinaigrette over the peach and cucumber mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with torn basil leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 20 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PEACH CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HERBS

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This summer peach cucumber salad is packed with fresh herbs from the garden, and topped with sweet and savoury white balsamic vinaigrette. Made with baby arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, peaches, mint, basil thyme and summer savoury.

Provided by Jasmine Ouellette

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4-6 cups baby arugula
2 peaches (sliced)
½ small cucumber (thinly sliced)
6-8 large cherry tomatoes (sliced)
mint
basil
summer savoury
thyme
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon dijon mustard (or mustard powder)
1 clove garlic (crushed; optional)
sea salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Step 1 - In a small jar, mix together the ingredients for the dressing including white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, crushed garlic, sea salt and pepper.
Step 2 - In a large bowl, add the baby arugula. Top salad with peach slices, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.

SAVORY PEACH AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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This is the time to celebrate peaches. Look for standout varieties such as July Flame, Suncrest, or O'Henry for this salad recipe.

Provided by Sara Kramer

Categories Bon Appétit Salad Side Cucumber Peach Avocado Coriander Sesame Cumin Cardamom Summer Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cardamom pod
1 whole clove
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 serrano chile, finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus leaves with tender stems for serving
3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
2 medium Persian cucumbers, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium yellow peaches, cut into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and slightly puffed, 5-7 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a small bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt.
Meanwhile, toast cardamom, clove, coriander, and cumin in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove seeds from cardamom pod; discard pod. Finely grind seeds along with other spices in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Mix in a large bowl with chile, garlic, parsley, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 cup oil; season with salt. Add cucumber and toss. Let sit 5 minutes.
Add peaches, avocado, and half of the pumpkin seeds to cucumber mixture and season generously with salt; toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and/or lemon juice.
Serve topped with sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, and remaining pumpkin seeds.

CUCUMBER-HERB SALAD

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Simple salads like this one are a great way to use summer's bounty. Here, kirby cucumbers are turned into a crunchy make-ahead side salad chock full of mixed tender herbs like parsley, mint, and chives.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 to 7 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced 1/4 inch thick (6 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar, plus more to taste
1/3 cup mixed chopped fresh tender herbs, such as parsley, mint, and chives, plus whole leaves for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, stir together cucumbers, oil, vinegar, and chopped herbs. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Serve, sprinkled with whole herb leaves.