Turkish Salad Gavurdagi
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Salad Gavurdagi is a vibrant dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This no-cook recipe combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy walnuts with a medley of fresh parsley and mint for a truly aromatic experience. The star of the show is the tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses dressing, balanced with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of sumac for a zesty kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a flavorful side dish to complement grilled meats and kebabs. Embrace the authentic taste of Turkey with this simple yet irresistible classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 small Bell pepper
- 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Sumac
Instructions
Wash all vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
Finely chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the parsley and mint leaves finely and add them to the bowl.
Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and sumac to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 471 mg | 10% | |
*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.
