Chestnut Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Chestnut Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Sweet, juicy peaches alongside briny Castelvetrano olives and crisp cucumber might sound unexpected, but this Mediterranean-inspired salad is one of those combinations that just makes sense the moment it hits your tongue. The dressing is the secret weapon — a bright blend of lemon juice, zest, honey, cumin, and turmeric that gets poured over thinly sliced red onion and left to mellow for ten minutes, softening the sharp bite before everything else goes in. That small step makes a big difference, turning the onion silky and almost sweet while infusing the whole bowl with flavor. Torn fresh mint and basil folded in at the end keep things light and aromatic without overpowering the fruit and vegetables. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts like chestnuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions — just straightforward, beautiful produce. The optional pistachios on top add a satisfying crunch if you want it, but the salad stands completely on its own without them. It's the kind of dish that looks stunning on a platter and disappears fast at any table.

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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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