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.

Questions

How long does Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad) keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Coban Salatasi (Shepherd's Salad)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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