Capsaicin Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Capsaicin Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Sweet summer peaches and juicy cherry tomatoes don't usually share a bowl, but here they're an absolute natural together, brightened by crisp cucumber, briny Castelvetrano olives, and a shower of fresh mint and basil. The dressing is where things get really interesting — lemon juice, honey, cumin, and turmeric come together in a way that feels both sunny and a little unexpected, without a single ingredient that brings heat. That makes this salad a genuinely satisfying option for anyone who loves bold, layered flavor but needs to steer clear of chili peppers, hot sauce, or anything capsaicin-based. A smart trick in the method is letting the thinly sliced red onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes first, which takes the sharp edge off and infuses every bite with a mellow, savory depth. The optional pistachios add a satisfying crunch and a buttery richness that rounds out the whole thing beautifully. It comes together quickly, looks stunning on a platter, and tastes like something you'd order at a Mediterranean restaurant on a warm evening.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into ¾-inch wedges
1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
½ cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and roughly torn
¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
¼ 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
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground turmeric
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

¼ 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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