Gavurdağı Salatası (Walnut and Pomegranate Tomato Salad)

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, firm; seeded and finely diced
• ½ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped, divided
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
• ½ medium red onion, finely diced and rinsed Swap
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, nar ekşisi; or lemon juice with a pinch of sugar Swap
• 1 tsp ground sumac, adds lemony tang Swap
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, good quality Swap
• ½ tsp pul biber, or mild red pepper flakes Swap
• 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• ½ tsp fine sea salt, adjust to taste

Equipment

dry skillet, fine sieve, sharp knife, mixing bowl