Best 4 Savory Peach And Cucumber Salad Recipes

Delight your taste buds with a unique and refreshing summer salad that combines the sweetness of peaches with the crispness of cucumbers. This savory peach and cucumber salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal side dish for any grilled or roasted protein. The salad is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with different herbs, spices, and cheeses to suit your preferences.

With two variations provided in the article, you can choose between a classic vinaigrette dressing or a tangy blue cheese dressing. Both dressings perfectly complement the sweetness of the peaches and the coolness of the cucumbers. Additionally, the article includes a recipe for a flavorful peach salsa that can be used as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or as a dip for chips and vegetables.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CUCUMBER, PEACH, AND BASIL SALAD

Easy Cucumber, Peach, and Basil Salad image

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

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.

PEACH & CUCUMBER SIMPLE SALAD

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A super simple salad/side dish that works well with a hot dish, such as one with chilies, because it's cooool. I actually add the vinegar pretty much by eye without measuring. I don't add salt, but feel free to do so. It's great if you can let it sit a bit before serving so the flavors have a chance to meld, but it also works as a side dish to throw together at the last minute.

Provided by echo echo

Categories Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 large peach, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Combine peach and cucumber slices in a bowl.
Mix together the vinegar through pepper and toss with the peach and cucumber.

SAVORY CUCUMBER SALAD

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I created this sour cream based recipe after trying several made with mayo, which I am not a fan of. This is a flavorful dish!

Provided by NoRainOnMyParade

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 large cucumbers, sliced
⅛ teaspoon salt, or as needed
1 ¼ cups sour cream
¾ bunch green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Spread a paper towel over a large platter. Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer atop the paper towel. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt over the cucumber slices; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
Mix sour cream, green onions, white sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, dill, paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
Pour sour cream sauce over the cucumbers and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 65.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

Choose ripe, flavorful peaches. The sweetness of the peaches will help balance the tartness of the cucumber and vinegar.
Use a variety of cucumbers. English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, and Kirby cucumbers all have different textures and flavors, which will add interest to the salad.
Don't overdress the salad. A light vinaigrette is all you need to enhance the flavors of the peaches and cucumbers.
Serve the salad chilled. This will help the flavors meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, or cilantro. This will add a pop of color and freshness.

Conclusion:

Savory peach and cucumber salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The sweetness of the peaches, the tartness of the cucumbers, and the tang of the vinaigrette come together to create a salad that is both delicious and healthy. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this savory peach and cucumber salad a try. You won't be disappointed!