Turkish Chopped Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Turkish Chopped Salad is the perfect side dish to elevate your meal. Featuring a vibrant medley of garden-fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint, every bite delivers a refreshing symphony of textures and tastes. Tossed in a simple yet tangy olive oil and lemon dressing, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. For an optional twist, a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds adds a pop of color and a hint of sweetness. Serve it alongside grilled meats, warm flatbreads, or as part of a mezze platter for an authentic Turkish-inspired dining experience. Your search for the ultimate chopped vegetable salad ends here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 bunch parsley
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
Dice the tomatoes into small, even cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and dice it into small cubes before adding it to the bowl.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and dice it into small pieces. Add the diced pepper to the bowl.
Finely chop half of a red onion and add it to the mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, and toss them into the bowl for added freshness and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and herbs. Gently toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated.
If desired, sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top as a garnish for a sweet and tangy finishing touch.
Serve immediately as a side dish with grilled meats, flatbreads, or as part of a mezze platter. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1243 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2248 mg | 48% | |
*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.
