Shepherd's Salad / Çoban Salata
One of the most basic Turkish salads. Found in every house and restaurant.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 115kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 tomato
- 3 cucumber
- 1 onion
- 1 mild green pepper
- 25 grams parsley half a bunch, well chopped
- ½ teaspoon sumac
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons grape vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Salad
- Cut the onion into half and make thin slices looking like a new moon.
- Add some salt and rub it until the thin slices loosen and soften.
- Peel the tomatoes and the cucumbers. Cut into cubes.
- Mince the parsley into tiny bits.
- If using discard the seeds and chop the green peppers to cubes too.
Dressing and Combining
- In a small bowl, beat together the vinegar, lemon, olive oil and salt
- Mix thoroughly everything. If you have time rest for about 15 minutes in the fridge, chill and serve.
- Black olives, fresh or dry mint, minced garlic cloves; white cheese may also be added.
Notes
The amount of tomatoes and the cucumbers should be about the same. Adjust quantities accordingly.
If you prefer you can skip the preparing the dressing in a separate bowl. Just pour all the dressing ingredients on the salad, but make sure to mix it well without crushing the tomatoes.
Sumac makes a huge difference with its tangy flavor. It is not difficult to find as long as you look for it. If not available replace lemon with lime or grate some lemon zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes. If no red pepper flakes add a pinch of hot chilli powder.