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Coban Salatasi

A classic Turkish shepherd salad of finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions tossed with fresh parsley, lemon, and olive oil.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 4 diced ripe tomatoes, 2 diced Persian cucumbers, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a small bowl until blended.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.

  4. 4

    Let the salad stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.

Questions

How long does Coban Salatasi 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?

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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