Turkish Salad Recipe 🥗
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
This delightful Turkish Salad, a staple on Turkish dining tables, is a refreshing ensemble of fresh vegetables, served as a delightful precursor to the main course. With vibrant colors and crisp flavors, it’s an easy and quick recipe that’s perfect for vegans and anyone seeking a healthy, no-cook dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ripe tomatoes 🍅
- 1 green bell pepper 🫑
- 1 cucumber 🥒
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley 🌿
- 1/3 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 2 tablespoons water 💧
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 🌶️
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Wash and dice the tomatoes, removing the seeds.
- Chop the green bell pepper into small pieces.
- Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and then chop it into bite-sized chunks.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and green onion.
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Mix the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, water, olive oil, salt, and fresh ground pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined. This dressing will add a zesty and tangy flavor to the salad.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, add the diced tomatoes, chopped green bell pepper, cucumber chunks, chopped parsley, and green onion.
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Dress the Salad:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables in the salad bowl.
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Toss and Chill:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring that the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
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Serve:
- Once chilled, remove the Turkish Salad from the refrigerator.
- Give it a final gentle toss before serving to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
- Serve the salad as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish alongside your favorite Turkish or Mediterranean main course.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 41.5
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 104.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords:
Vegan, Quick Recipe, No-Cook, Easy, Turkish Cuisine 🇹🇷
This Turkish Salad recipe is a celebration of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect addition to any meal or gathering. Enjoy the crispness of the vegetables, the zing of the lemon dressing, and the burst of flavors in every bite!
