An Outstanding Summer Salad

This is a great summer dinner.  It's tangy, fresh and delicious!  

2 large limes, divided

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 1/4 tsp granulated sugar, divided

3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided plus more to taste

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup olive oil

1 head butter lettuce (about 1 lb) such as Boston or Bibb, chopped

2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced

6 oz multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved

2 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced

4 oz mozzarella cheese cubed

1/4 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Freshly ground pepper

Grate the zest of one large lime.  In a small bowl, add 1 tsp of the zest and reserve the rest for the salad topping.  Juice the lime and add 1 Tbsp to the bowl.  Add 1/4 tsp of the sugar and 1/4 tsp of the salt.  Add half of the red onion slices and toss to coat.  Set aside for 15 minutes.  

In another small bowl, combine the juice from the remaining limes, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.  Whisk to combine.

Add lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, peaches, and mozzarella cheese cubes to a large salad bowl.  Mix to combine.

Garnish the salad with pumpkin seeds, marinated onions (discard marinade), lime zest, and additional cilantro.  

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and add salt and pepper to taste.