Vegan Peach Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 serrano chile, seeds removed and chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 medium-size yellow peaches, sliced with the skin on
• 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced thinly
• 1 ripe avocado, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

Instructions

1. Place pumpkin seeds in a non-stick skillet. Toast in medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large salad bowl, mix together coriander, cumin, olive oil, Serrano chile, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, and salt.
3. Add in the peaches, cucumbers, and avocado. Gently toss to ensure that peaches, cucumbers and avocados are coated with the dressing and herbs.
4. Sprinkle with pumpkin and sesame seeds.
5. Give it a taste and season with more salt, if necessary.
6. Serve immediately.