Cinnamon Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Cinnamon Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Sweet summer peaches and juicy cherry tomatoes might sound like an unlikely pairing, but together they create something genuinely special — bright, a little floral, and deeply satisfying. The English cucumber and briny Castelvetrano olives keep things grounded and savory, while torn fresh mint and basil lift every bite with herby freshness. What makes the dressing so clever is the combination of lemon juice, lemon zest, raw honey, cumin, and turmeric — warm and citrusy without leaning on any spice that could be a problem for those avoiding cinnamon. Many Mediterranean-inspired dressings and spice blends sneak cinnamon in, so building the flavor profile around cumin and turmeric instead is a genuinely smart move. Letting the red onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes before adding everything else is a small step that makes a big difference, mellowing the sharpness and infusing the whole salad with flavor. A handful of dry-roasted pistachios scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch if you want it. This one is best served immediately, so it's perfect for pulling together right before you sit down.

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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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