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Turkish Shepherd's Salad (Çoban Salata)

Turkish Shepherd's Salad (Çoban Salata)

Turkish Shepherd's Salad is a refreshing blend of fresh vegetables that's quick to prepare and perfect for any meal or gathering. Savor the crunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium tomatoes - diced (fresh ripe tomatoes add the best flavor)
  • 1 cucumber - diced (preferably a crunchy variety)
  • 1 bell pepper - green or red, diced (adds sweetness and crunch)
  • 1 small red onion - finely chopped (for a bite)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley - chopped (adds freshness)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil - for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice - to brighten the flavors
  • Salt - to taste (enhances all the fresh vegetable flavors)
  • Black pepper - to taste (for seasoning)

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing all the vegetables under cold water.
  • Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  • Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetable mix.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the best flavor.

Notes

This salad is both delicious and easy to make! You can substitute fresh herbs with dried ones if needed. Add feta cheese for a tangy twist!
Chill the salad for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Çoban Salata, fresh vegetables, Shepherd's salad, Turkish salad
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