Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)

Name: Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 ripe roma tomatoes, finely diced; 1 English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), finely diced; 1 green bell pepper (or 2 banana peppers), finely diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional)

A vibrant Turkish salad of finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Simple and crisp, it pairs with virtually any Turkish meal.

15 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe roma tomatoes, finely diced
1 English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), finely diced
1 green bell pepper (or 2 banana peppers), finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional)

Instructions

1

Combine 4 finely diced ripe roma tomatoes, 1 finely diced English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), 1 finely diced green bell pepper (or 2 banana peppers), and 1/2 finely diced red onion in a large bowl. The pieces should all be roughly the same small size for even bites.
2

Add 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley and toss to combine.
3

Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Toss gently and taste for seasoning. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional) if using.
5

Serve immediately for the crispest texture - the vegetables release liquid as they sit.

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What is Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)?

A vibrant Turkish salad of finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Simple and crisp, it pairs with virtually any Turkish meal. This reference files it under Turkish salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of sumac in Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)?

The entry for Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad) calls for 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional). In its place: Lemon zest with a pinch of salt gives the same bright sourness. Add it at the end, as you would the sumac.

Is Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad) low-carb?

A serving of Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad) carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad) just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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