Name: Savory Peach and Cucumber Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup olive oil; Kosher salt; 1 cardamom pod; 1 whole clove; ½ teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ 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 1–1½-inch pieces; 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Photo of savory peach and cucumber salad on a white plate on top of a wooden table.

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

This is the time to celebrate peaches. Look for standout varieties such as July Flame, Suncrest, or O’Henry for this salad recipe.

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