Candida Diet Friendly Turkish Shepherd's Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and loaded with crunch, this chopped salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel good from the first bite. Ripe tomatoes, cool cucumber, crisp green bell pepper, and red onion come together in a bowl that's as colorful as it is satisfying. A simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice keeps things clean and bright, while sumac adds a subtle tangy depth that makes the whole thing feel a little special. For anyone navigating a candida-conscious way of eating, this salad is a natural fit — every ingredient is whole, unprocessed, and free from the sugars, vinegars, and fermented elements that can make other dressings off-limits. Flat-leaf parsley and optional fresh mint round out the flavor with herby freshness that no bottled dressing could replicate. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a bowl, making it an easy go-to when you want something nourishing without a lot of fuss. Serve it immediately to keep that satisfying crispness intact.
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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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