Artificial Flavors Free Turkish Shepherd's Salad
Every ingredient in this vibrant chopped salad is exactly what it looks like — ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, and a handful of fresh parsley, all tossed in real olive oil and bright lemon juice. There are no flavor packets, no bottled dressings with a paragraph of additives, and no mystery seasonings — just honest produce and a pinch of sumac for that subtle, fruity tang that makes this salad so distinctive. Sumac is a dried berry spice that adds depth without any artificial enhancement, and it's what gives this dish its unmistakably Mediterranean character. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick toss, so you're not hovering over a stove or second-guessing what went into your meal. Optional fresh mint folded in at the end adds a cool, herbal lift that feels almost luxurious for something this simple. It's the kind of salad that proves clean, real ingredients don't need any help tasting incredible — serve it immediately and let the crunch speak for itself.
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4 servings
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 persian cucumbers (or 1 english cucumber), cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp sumac
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables, then sprinkle with the sumac, salt, and black pepper.
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