Peach, Cucumber, and Basil Salad Recipe

Name: Peach, Cucumber, and Basil Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (12-14-inch) English cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 fresh peaches, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 large fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Salads are a great way to celebrate the season and are especially refreshing on hot summer days. This peach and cucumber salad has a simple set of ingredients that play off of each other in a fun way.

The black pepper and lime in the basil vinaigrette add a brightness and layer of complexity that gives this dish the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

This quick and easy salad is delicious on its own but also pairs wonderfully with savory meats, adding a cool and zesty bite to whatever it’s served with. You’ll quickly see why this unexpected combination just works.

Peach, cucumber, and basil salad in a bowl, ready to serve — Kalisa Marie Martin

Swaps and Substitutions to Make It Your Own

This salad is incredibly versatile. You can make simple swaps for almost every ingredient. The idea is just to have fun with it!

Swap the basil in the vinaigrette out for mint, cilantro, or tarragon.
If you don’t have peaches, try nectarines or plums.
No cucumbers? Try leafy greens and whatever crunchy vegetables you have on hand, like fennel or even string beans.
For a spicy kick, swap the subtle black pepper for a few slices of jalapeño.
If you’d like to add cheese, try briny feta or creamy goat cheese.

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Peach, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Servings 4 servings

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For the salad:

1 (12 to 14-inch) English cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 fresh peaches, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 large fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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 lime zest and juice, oil, honey, basil, salt and pepper. Pulse until the basil is finely chopped and the vinaigrette is completely emulsified.

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Dress the salad and serve:

Pour the vinaigrette over the peaches and cucumbers. Stir to coat evenly.

Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with torn basil leaves and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
152	Calories
4g	Fat
31g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	152
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 66mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 36mg	180%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 520mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.