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.
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
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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.
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2
Add 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley and toss to combine.
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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.
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4
Toss gently and taste for seasoning. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional) if using.
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5
Serve immediately for the crispest texture — the vegetables release liquid as they sit.