Ezme Salad

Name: Ezme Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 roma tomatoes, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground sumac; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt

A finely hand-chopped tomato and pepper salad dressed with tangy pomegranate molasses and aromatic spices.

20 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 roma tomatoes, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground sumac
1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Finely chop 4 finely diced roma tomatoes, 1 finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 finely diced red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley until very small and uniform.
2

Transfer chopped vegetables to a fine-mesh strainer to drain excess liquid for 5 minutes.
3

Transfer drained mixture to a bowl and add 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground sumac, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4

Stir thoroughly to combine, season to taste, and serve chilled.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Aleppo pepper in Ezme Salad?

The entry for Ezme Salad calls for 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes. In its place: Use sweet paprika with a small pinch of cayenne, about four parts to one.

Is Ezme Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Ezme Salad carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many carbs are in Ezme Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 9 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 2 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Ezme Salad?

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

Can I halve or double Ezme Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tomatoes drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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