Turkish Shepherd's Salad (Çoban Salatası)
Turkish Shepherd’s Salad, known as Çoban Salatası, is a refreshing and vibrant dish originating from Turkey. Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy onions, and fresh herbs, it's a staple in Turkish cuisine, often served alongside grilled meats or as a light, healthy appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Salad tongs or spoon
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes diced into small cubes
- 2 pcs Persian cucumbers diced into small cubes
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced finely
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon sumac optional, for authentic flavor
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, and parsley.
- Using a sharp knife, dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the bell pepper and parsley. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and bell pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and sumac (if using).
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a more authentic version, try using Turkish Aleppo peppers instead of bell pepper.
- You can also add crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor.
- If red wine vinegar is unavailable, balsamic vinegar can be substituted.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1196IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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