MSG Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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MSG Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

This salad is a stunning collision of summer flavors — juicy peaches, bright cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and buttery Castelvetrano olives all tossed together in a way that feels both effortless and a little showstopping. The dressing is built entirely from scratch with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, cumin, and turmeric, so you know exactly what's going into every bite — no flavor packets, no shortcuts, no hidden additives to second-guess. Letting the red onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes is a small but brilliant move that mellows its sharpness and infuses the whole bowl with a gentle, savory depth. Torn fresh mint and basil go in at the very end so they stay vibrant and fragrant rather than wilting into the mix. A handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds a satisfying crunch that rounds everything out beautifully. It's the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk.

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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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