Avocado Peach Salad Recipe

This Avocado Peach Salad recipe is the perfect vegan summer salad featuring fresh peaches, along with ripe avocados, toasted pumpkin and sesame seeds. Packed with sweet, savory and crunchy flavors, this easy salad recipe is all you need for your summer get-togethers.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds ((unsalted))
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 serrano chile (seeds removed and chopped - or jalapeno)
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped - omit it if you are not a fan)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 medium size yellow peaches (ripened & sliced with the skin on)
• 2 Persian cucumbers (sliced thinly)
• 1 ripe avocado (cut into small cubes)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Toast the seeds: Place pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in a non-stick skillet. Toast in medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Do not leave sight of it as it can burn easily. Set aside to cool.
2. 2Make the salad dressing: In a large salad bowl, mix together ground coriander, ground cumin, olive oil, Serrano chile, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, and salt.
3. 3Assemble salad: Add the sliced peaches, cucumbers, and avocado to the same bowl. Gently toss to ensure that peaches, cucumbers and avocados are coated with the dressing and herbs.
4. 4Sprinkle with pumpkin and sesame seeds. Give it a toss.
5. 5Taste and season with more salt, if necessary. Serve immediately.