Citric Acid Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Citric Acid Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

This salad is a stunning collision of summer flavors — juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet ripe peaches, cool cucumber, and briny Castelvetrano olives all tumbling together in one vibrant bowl. The dressing leans on fresh lemon juice and zest for brightness, which makes it a genuinely citric-acid-free option since there are no processed additives or preservative blends hiding in the mix — just real, whole ingredients you can see and trust. A touch of raw honey and warm spices like cumin and turmeric give the vinaigrette an unexpected depth that feels Mediterranean without being heavy. Letting the red onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes is a small step that makes a big difference, softening its sharpness so it plays nicely with the sweeter fruit. Torn fresh mint and basil folded in at the end keep everything feeling light and garden-fresh rather than overdressed. A handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds a satisfying crunch if you want a little extra texture. It comes together quickly and looks gorgeous on a platter, making it just as fitting for a weeknight dinner as it is for a summer gathering.

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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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