Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs

Name: Cucumber and Peach Salad with Herbs
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 Kosher salt; 1 1 lemon; 1 2 Tbsp. Katz’s Sauvignon Blanc vinegar or other white wine vinegar; 1 2 lb. mixed heirloom cucumbers, sliced into1/4-inch thick wedges and rounds; 1 1 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise; 1 Kosher salt; 1 2 lb. yellow peaches, sliced into 3/4-inch thick wedges; 1 4 oz. mild feta, crumbled; 1 Freshly ground black pepper; 1 Handful of basil leaves, torn if large; 1 Handful of mint leaves, torn if large; 1 1 lemon; 1 halved

From the kitchen of Carly

Crisp cucumbers and sweet peaches meet in a bright, herbaceous salad anchored by tangy vinaigrette and creamy feta. The shallot-lemon base pulls everything together while fresh basil and mint add the final, essential lift.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 shallot, finely chopped
1Kosher salt
11 lemon
12 Tbsp. Katz’s Sauvignon Blanc vinegar or other white wine vinegar
12 lb. mixed heirloom cucumbers, sliced into1/4-inch thick wedges and rounds
11 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1Kosher salt
12 lb. yellow peaches, sliced into 3/4-inch thick wedges
14 oz. mild feta, crumbled
1Freshly ground black pepper
1Handful of basil leaves, torn if large
1Handful of mint leaves, torn if large
11 lemon
1halved

Instructions

Place shallot in a small bowl and season with a big pinch of salt. Finely grate zest from lemon into bowl; cut lemon in half and squeeze in juice. Add vinegar and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
Place cucumbers in a medium bowl and season with salt. Spoon half of vinaigrette over and toss gently to coat.
Place peaches in a serving bowl or on a platter and season with salt. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over and toss gently with your hands to coat.
Add cucumbers to peaches; toss gently again just to combine. Add feta; season with salt and pepper. Top salad with basil and mint and squeeze lemon over.