Description
Peach Salad with Cucumber and Mint Dressing is a refreshing summer dish that combines juicy, ripe peaches with crunchy cucumbers, all tossed in a zesty mint dressing. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also bursts with flavor, making it an ideal side for barbecues or a light lunch. With minimal preparation time, this delightful salad invites you to savor the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 1 cucumber (preferably English), chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
- Wash the peaches and cucumber thoroughly. Slice the peaches into wedges and chop the cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and chopped mint until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together peach wedges and cucumber. Drizzle with mint dressing and toss to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg