Pescatarian 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 ā bright, a little floral, and deeply satisfying. Crisp cucumber and briny Castelvetrano olives keep things grounded, while torn fresh mint and basil add a fragrant lift that makes every bite feel alive. The dressing is where this salad really earns its keep: a quick whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, and turmeric gives it a warm Mediterranean warmth that goes well beyond a basic vinaigrette. Letting the red onion sit in the dressing for ten minutes before everything else goes in is a small but brilliant move ā it softens the sharp bite and infuses the whole bowl with mellow, savory depth. This is the kind of dish that works beautifully for anyone eating plant-forward or seafood-focused, since every ingredient is naturally wholesome and nothing needs to be swapped or substituted. A handful of dry-roasted pistachios scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch if you want to take it over the edge. Serve it immediately so the herbs stay vibrant and the peaches hold their shape.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into Ā¾-inch wedges
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into Ā½-inch half-moons
- Ā½ cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and roughly torn
- Ā¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
- Ā¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Ā¼ 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
- Ā½ tsp ground cumin
- Ā¼ tsp ground turmeric
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- Ā¼ 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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