Rice Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Rice Free Mediterranean Tomato, Peach & Cucumber Salad

This salad is a stunning collision of summer flavors — juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet peach wedges, crisp cucumber, and briny Castelvetrano olives all tumbling together in one vibrant bowl. The dressing is where things get really interesting: a bright lemon and olive oil base gets a warm, earthy lift from cumin and turmeric, with just a touch of honey to tie it all together. Letting the red onion sit in the dressing for a few minutes before adding everything else is a small but brilliant move — it takes the sharp edge off while infusing the whole salad with flavor. Fresh torn mint and basil folded in at the end keep things fragrant and light, and a handful of dry-roasted pistachios on top adds a satisfying crunch if you want it. This is the kind of dish that naturally sidesteps grain-based fillers without any substitutions or workarounds — every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and exactly what it looks like. It works beautifully as a standalone lunch or alongside grilled fish, chicken, or anything coming off a summer grill. Make it right before serving so the herbs stay bright and the peaches hold their shape.

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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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