Gorgeous Peach Salad

 

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups)
• Half an English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• Half a shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
• 2–3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 lime, juiced and zested (about 1 tablespoon juice, 1 teaspoon zest)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• About 2 tablespoons mint leaves, packed
• 2–3 teaspoons honey (hot honey recommended for extra flavor)

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Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients:

   • Slice the peaches and cucumber into thin pieces. A mandoline works well for achieving even slices.
   • Thinly slice the shallot.

2. Prepare the Cucumber and Shallots:

   • In a bowl, toss the cucumber and shallot slices with the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
   • Let this mixture sit for 5-15 minutes. The cucumbers will soften and absorb the flavors.

3. Add the Peaches and Mint:

   • Gently mix the peach slices and mint leaves into the cucumber-shallot mixture.
   • Drizzle with hot honey for an extra burst of flavor.

4. Serve:

   • Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and honey as needed.
   • Garnish with extra mint leaves and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

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Notes:

• Substitutions: Nectarines can easily replace peaches.
• Lime Alternative: If you don’t have lime, white balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or champagne vinegar can be used for a similar acidic punch.
• No Need to Peel: Peeling the peaches isn’t necessary—the peels add color, texture, and extra fiber.

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Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 73
• Total Fat: 2.6g (3% DV)
• Sodium: 150.1mg (7% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 13.5g (5% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7g (6% DV)
• Sugars: 10.4g
• Protein: 1.2g

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This Gorgeous Peach Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish perfect for summer! The combination of sweet peaches, cool cucumber, mint, and a drizzle of hot honey makes it a light yet flavorful salad, great as a side or a quick meal.