Beef Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad
Sweet peaches and juicy cherry tomatoes might sound like an unexpected pairing, but together with crisp cucumber and buttery Castelvetrano olives, they create something genuinely stunning. The dressing is where this salad really earns its keep ā a bright hit of lemon juice and zest, a touch of honey, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric give it a Mediterranean depth that feels anything but ordinary. Letting the thinly sliced red onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes is a small step that makes a big difference, mellowing its sharpness so it blends seamlessly with the sweeter elements. Fresh torn mint and basil folded in at the end keep everything vibrant and aromatic, and a handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds just the right amount of crunch. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat, so there's no substituting or swapping required ā it just works as written. This is the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer gathering where you want to show up with something people will actually talk about.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into Ā¾-inch wedges
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into Ā½-inch half-moons
- Ā½ cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and roughly torn
- Ā¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
- Ā¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Ā¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Ā½ tsp ground cumin
- Ā¼ tsp ground turmeric
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- Ā¼ cup dry-roasted pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, cumin, and turmeric until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Place the sliced red onion in the large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over it. Let the onion sit in the dressing for 10 minutes, until slightly softened and the sharp bite mellows.
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