Pregnancy Friendly Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Pregnancy Friendly Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

This vibrant salad is a celebration of summer produce at its peak — juicy peaches, sweet cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber come together in a way that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The combination of fresh fruit and vegetables delivers a natural hit of vitamins and hydration, which makes it especially appealing when your body is working overtime and cravings can swing in any direction. A quick marinade of the red onion in the lemon-honey dressing mellows its sharpness before everything else goes in, so no single ingredient overwhelms the bowl. Ground turmeric and cumin in the dressing add warmth and depth without any heat, and the torn mint and basil keep every bite bright and aromatic. Castelvetrano olives bring a buttery, briny richness that ties the Mediterranean spirit of the whole dish together beautifully. If you want a little extra texture and protein, the optional dry-roasted pistachios scattered on top are a genuinely lovely finishing touch. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, which is exactly the kind of low-effort, high-reward meal worth keeping in rotation.

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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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