Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

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Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Sweet summer peaches alongside juicy cherry tomatoes and cool cucumber slices make for a combination that feels both unexpected and completely inevitable. The whole bowl comes together with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing warmed by ground cumin and turmeric — no processed shortcuts, no cured meats, no hidden additives to worry about. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, which is genuinely refreshing when so many store-bought salads and dressings sneak in preservatives you never asked for. Letting the red onion sit in the dressing for a few minutes before adding everything else is a small step that makes a big difference, mellowing the sharpness and letting the flavors start to meld. Torn fresh mint and basil folded in at the end keep the herbs bright and fragrant rather than wilted, and a handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds a satisfying crunch. It's the kind of salad that looks stunning on a platter and tastes even better than it looks.

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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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