Sweet Cucumber Peach Basil Salad

May 21, 2019

Olivia Escude

Two medium peaches away from a tasty summer salad. Recipe from The Peach Truck Cookbook.

Ingredients

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup olive oil

6 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons (about 3 cups)

2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups)

3/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Preparation

Whisk together 2 tbsp each lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard with 1 tsp each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup olive oil until emulsified. Add 6 cucumbers (halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons – about 3 cups), 2 medium peaches (pitted, cut into wedges, and sliced crosswise – about 2 cups), and 3/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves and serve.