Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Mediterranean Diet Friendly Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Sweet summer peaches and juicy cherry tomatoes might sound like an unexpected pairing, but they are absolutely made for each other in this vibrant, herb-forward salad. Buttery Castelvetrano olives, crisp cucumber, and paper-thin red onion round out the bowl with layers of texture and briny depth. The dressing is where things get really interesting — extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice form the base, while a pinch of cumin and turmeric add a warm, earthy undertone that ties every ingredient together beautifully. Letting the onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes before adding the rest is a small but brilliant move that mellows its sharpness and infuses the whole salad with flavor. Torn mint and basil folded in at the end keep everything bright and aromatic without wilting under the heat. A handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds a satisfying crunch that makes this feel like a complete, restaurant-worthy dish. It checks every box for wholesome, plant-forward eating — healthy fats, fresh produce, and bold Mediterranean flavors all in one stunning bowl.

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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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