Name: 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

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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. This recipe is from Kismet in LA.

Savory Peach and Cucumber Salad

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