Name: Çoban Salatası (Shepherd's Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe tomatoes, firm; diced into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 small cucumber, English or Persian; diced small; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; ½ small red onion, finely diced and rinsed under cold water to soften the bite; ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, good quality; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tsp ground sumac, adds lemony tang; ½ tsp dried mint, crushed; ½ tsp fine sea salt, adjust to taste

Çoban Salatası (Shepherd's Salad)

Çoban salatası, or shepherd's salad, is a finely diced mix of tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion dressed with lemon, olive oil and sumac. A staple on Turkish breakfast tables, it pairs well with grilled meat and cheese.

Total time

20 min

Prep

20 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

Per serving

135 kcal

Method

Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers and green pepper into uniform cubes about 1/4 inch (6 mm), so every spoonful contains a bit of each vegetable.
Finely dice the red onion, rinse it under cold water for 30 seconds, and pat it dry.
Finely chop the parsley.
Combine the diced vegetables, onion and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, crushed dried mint and salt in a small bowl until combined. Pour over the vegetables and toss gently.
Rest for 10 minutes so the flavours soften, then taste and add salt or lemon as needed. Serve within about an hour, because the cucumber releases water as it sits.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 135
Protein: 2g
Carbs: 10g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 3g

Protein 6%Carbs 29%Fat 65%

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

turkish · salad · vegan · gluten-free · breakfast · side

Çoban Salatası (Shepherd's Salad)

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