Savory Peach And Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Savory Peach And Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil; Kosher salt; 1 cardamom pod; 1 whole clove; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 serrano chile, finely grated; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus leaves with tender stems for serving; 3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice; 2 medium Persian cucumbers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 medium yellow peaches, cut into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Servings: persons

1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cardamom pod
1 whole clove
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 serrano chile, finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus leaves with tender stems for serving
3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
2 medium Persian cucumbers, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium yellow peaches, cut into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Toast pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and slightly puffed, 5-7 minutes; let cool. Transfer to a small bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt.
2
Meanwhile, toast cardamom, clove, coriander, and cumin in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove seeds from cardamom pod; discard pod. Finely grind seeds along with other spices in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Mix in a large bowl with chile, garlic, parsley, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 cup oil; season with salt. Add cucumber and toss. Let sit 5 minutes.
3
Add peaches, avocado, and half of the pumpkin seeds to cucumber mixture and season generously with salt; toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and/or lemon juice.
4
Serve topped with sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, and remaining pumpkin seeds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, Kosher salt, 1 cardamom pod, and more.

Yes, Savory Peach And Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Savory Peach And Cucumber Salad

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