Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Updated June 17, 2025

- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons gochujang
- 2tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 2teaspoons maple syrup
- 1garlic clove, finely grated
- Salt and pepper
- 4ripe peaches, halved, pitted and sliced
- 4Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 8ounces fresh mozzarella, torn
- 1big handful basil leaves
Preparation
- Step 1
To make the vinaigrette, place the gochujang, rice vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup and garlic in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2
Arrange the peaches and cucumbers on a large serving plate or platter. Evenly distribute the mozzarella on top and then drizzle the vinaigrette over everything. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Scatter the basil leaves on top and serve.
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This works well as a quick appetizer. I made the vinaigrette as written; then on a 4 inch skewer, threaded a half slice of peach, a basil leaf, a small mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and a small slice of snacking cucumber. I drizzled the vinaigrette over the skewers just before serving. They were a big hit!
A great recipe for me since my peach tree and cucumber plants are burying me in fruit. I never would have thought of this combination, but it’s delicious. It’s light but it’s filling. No substitutions needed.
The salad is lovely. The dressing is a revelation - miraculously delicious and versatile. Both my sister and I have made it pretty much every day this week after initially making it for the salad. It makes everything taste better. Hard not to eat it with a spoon.
This is my favorite Summer 2025 salad. I have also used goat cheese which works well. We have had a great peach season in Alabama, so this salad has been in frequent rotation. look forward to making it next year!
Love this salad and I have used the dressing on other salads as well. Mozzarella is optional. The dressing also makes for a great marinade for chicken or shrimp.
This is exceptional. I made it exactly as written and I would not change a thing.