Pork Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Pork Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Sweet, juicy peaches alongside briny Castelvetrano olives and crisp cucumber might sound unexpected, but this Mediterranean-inspired salad is one of those combinations that just makes complete sense the moment you taste it. The dressing is the secret weapon — a bright blend of lemon juice, zest, honey, cumin, and turmeric that gets a head start by macerating the red onion for ten minutes, softening its sharp edge into something almost silky. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and any pork-derived products, so there's zero label-reading stress and no need to swap a single thing. Torn fresh mint and basil folded in at the end keep the herbs vibrant rather than wilted, and a handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds a satisfying crunch if you want it. It's the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is always a win. Serve it immediately so the peaches stay bright and the cucumbers keep their snap — this one is best eaten fresh off the platter.

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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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