Name: Basil, Peach, and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber; 2 fresh peaches; For Vinaigrette:; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 lime; 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice; 1 tbsp honey; 4 large basil leaves; ⅛ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp black pepper

Basil, Peach, and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Becky Lopez Modified: April 15, 2024

How To Make Basil, Peach, and Cucumber Salad

This cucumber salad embodies all the flavors of summer in one dish. Crisp cucumbers and juicy peaches are tossed with fresh and peppery basil vinaigrette.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking:

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

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

For Vinaigrette:

2tbspavocado oil,or olive oil
1tbspwhite wine vinegar
1lime,zested
1tbspfresh-squeezed lime juice
1tbsphoney
4large basil leaves,plus more for garnish
⅛tspsalt,or to taste
⅛tspblack pepper,or to taste

Instructions

Add the chopped peaches and cucumbers to a large bowl.
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.
Pour the vinaigrette over the peach and cucumber mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with torn basil leaves and serve immediately.