Description
A refreshing salad combining juicy peaches, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant peppers, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers (or seeded regular cucumber if needed)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (or any sweet pepper variety)
- 3 medium peaches (or nectarines)
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley (or mint for a refreshing twist)
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 medium jalapeño (diced)
- 1/4 cup almonds or sunflower seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Begin by washing all your fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
- Dice the cucumbers and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the peaches into small chunks, ensuring to remove the pits.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, bell pepper, and peaches.
- Add in the chopped cilantro or parsley, mozzarella balls, and diced jalapeño.
- Toast the almonds or sunflower seeds in a skillet until golden, then add them to the mix.
- Toss everything gently to combine, so the ingredients are well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, perhaps adding a drizzle of olive oil or a splash of lime juice for extra flavor.
Notes
Serve chilled; pairs well with grilled meats or as a light lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg