Chargrilled Turkish Bread Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Chargrilled Turkish Bread Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh flavors and delightful textures. Tender cubes of smoky, chargrilled Turkish bread soak up a tangy lemon and sumac dressing, perfectly balancing the crunch of cucumbers, the juiciness of ripe tomatoes, and the zest of red onions. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint add a fragrant brightness, while a sprinkle of red chili flakes brings a subtle kick to each bite. Optional crumbled feta cheese takes this salad to the next level, making it an irresistible combination of savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes. Quick and easy to assemble, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a centerpiece for summer gatherings. Embrace the bold flavors of this Mediterranean favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 loaves Turkish bread
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 4 large Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Flat-leaf parsley
- 0.25 cup Mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Cut the Turkish bread into thick slices and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Peel and slice the garlic cloves in half, then rub the cut side over the bread slices to infuse flavor.
Grill the bread for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.
Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding the stems.
Cut the grilled Turkish bread into bite-sized cubes.
In a large serving bowl, combine the bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, lemon juice, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
If desired, crumble the feta cheese over the salad as a topping.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this chargrilled Turkish bread salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1844 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 814 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
