Turkish Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Turkish Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and herbs, dressed in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and optional pomegranate molasses for a touch of sweetness. Perfectly balancing crunch from diced cucumbers and bell peppers with the aromatic touch of parsley, mint, and sumac, this no-cook recipe is as quick to prepare as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal side dish for grilled meats, a colorful addition to mezze spreads, or a healthy option for light lunches. Whether served immediately or chilled for a deeper infusion of flavors, this salad is a testament to the simple and wholesome elegance of Turkish cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 small bunch Flat-leaf parsley
- 1 small bunch Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Pomegranate molasses (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Sumac (optional)
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the red onion and finely dice it. Add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Roughly chop the flat-leaf parsley and fresh mint leaves, discarding any thick stems. Add the chopped herbs to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses (if using), salt, black pepper, and sumac (if using) to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil as needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few additional herb leaves if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2473 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3229 mg | 69% | |
*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.
