Peaches , cuke & feta salad

Jersey peaches are in season. I have been having peaches almost everyday. They are great enjoyed just on their own, baked into pies , jams, and my personal fave - peach chutney that I make every year without fail.

When buying peaches make sure that they are not rock hard and personally, I like to take a whiff of a peach -if it smells like a ripe peach - it makes it in the basket. Try not to squeeze the fruit - it will bruise easily.

I really enjoy fruits in my salads and since I had some extra peaches in the fridge I decided that I would toss it in the salad. The dressing is simple, straightforward and not too strong and really lets the peaches shine.

Feta cheese is aged cheese that is salted and cured in a brine solution. It can be made from cow's milk or goat's milk. It is crumbly and great cut into blocks for salads. Feta can be soft, medium soft or hard. The taste of feta ranges from salty, mild to sharp. Store it in its brine until ready to use.

Peaches, cuke & feta salad
1 English cucumber
1 cup feta cheese - cubed
2 peaches - peeled and cubed
2 tb chopped chives
salt and black pepper
1 cup pitted olives

Dressing:
3 tb red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper