Cucumber Peach Salad Recipe

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys

If you’re looking for a healthy salad as your main meal or a quick side dish, this cucumber peach salad recipe is for you! It stars crisp cucumbers, juicy peaches, and a light herb and balsamic dressing. Just one bite will have you feeling cool as a cuke all summer.

This dish is perfect for warm-weather office lunches, work barbecues, and more.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 2 cups peaches (or stone fruit of choice: nectarines, plums, pluots, apricots, apriums, etc.), cut into ½-inch thick slices
• ¼ cup onion, sliced into very thin slivers (a mandoline slicer is recommended)
• 1–2 tablespoons rosemary, minced (optional)
• 3 cups salad greens of choice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine the Toppings: Toss cucumbers, peaches, onion, and rosemary (if using) in a bowl with olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
2. Serve the Salad: Serve over a bed of your preferred salad greens.

Serves 2 as side salad. Prep time, 10 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

• For the best flavor, choose ripe peaches that smell fragrant and give a bit when you squeeze them.
• English cucumbers work especially well in this cucumber and peach salad because they’re extra crisp and have fewer seeds.
• If you’re preparing the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate until just before serving to maintain its fresh texture.
• Fresh basil or mint both pair beautifully with peaches and cucumbers—try tossing them in to add extra brightness to the salad.

FAQs

1. Is this a healthy cucumber peach salad recipe?

Yes! This healthy cucumber peach salad recipe is packed with fresh, nutritious produce that’s full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water to keep you hydrated. It’s naturally low in calories while still being satisfying and flavorful.

2. Can I add feta to my peach cucumber salad?

Of course! Peaches, cucumber, and feta all work well together, and feta will add a nice creamy texture to the dish.

3. Can I make a peach cucumber salad recipe ahead of time?

You can prep the ingredients ahead, but it’s best to assemble and dress the salad shortly before serving. This helps keep the cucumbers crisp and the peaches fresh.

4. Can I eat cucumbers and peaches together?

Definitely. Cucumbers and peaches pair surprisingly well together because the cucumber’s crisp freshness balances the peach’s juicy sweetness. They’re flavorful and refreshing companions that taste delicious in a summer salad.

5. Where can I buy fresh peaches online?

The FruitGuys delivers fresh peaches and other seasonal fruits to offices and homes nationwide. Check out our office fruit boxes and schedule a summer delivery.