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Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs

Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberries, cucumbers, feta, fresh herbs, lemon, peaches, shallots, white wine vinegar
Servings: 6 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE

  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lemon zested and 1/2 of lemon squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar I used White Balsamic Vinegar

SALAD AND ASSEMBLY

  • 8 small cucumbers skin on, sliced into ¼"-thick wedges and rounds, (6 small cucumbers can be combined with 1 English hothouse cucumber, if desired)
  • 2 lbs. yellow peaches or nectarines skin on, sliced into ¾"-thick wedges, approximately 6 peaches
  • 1/3 cup Feta crumbled, I prefer French and Israeli feta because they are both creamier than the traditional greek Feta
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • handful of basil, mint and/or dill torn if large
  • 1 lemon halved and then squeezed onto fruit salad before serving

Instructions

VINAIGRETTE

  • Place chopped shallot in a small bowl and season with a big pinch of salt. Add lemon zest and juice. Then add vinegar and combine. Let sit 10 minutes.

SALAD AND ASSEMBLY

  • Place cucumbers and peaches in a medium bowl and season with salt. Spoon vinaigrette over and toss gently to coat.
  • Before assembling the dish, gently give the cucumbers and peaches another toss.
  • Arrange cucumbers and peaches on a medium-to-large serving platter. Add blackberries and feta and season with salt and pepper. Top salad with fresh herbs. Finish salad by squeezing 1/2 lemon over top. Serve!

Notes

This recipe can easily be halved or doubled.
If feeling adventurous, try grilling the peaches.
Substitute strawberries and/or blueberries for the blackberries. Or use a combination.
Add your favorite fresh herbs.