Ginger Free Turkish Shepherd's Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(18)

This vibrant chopped salad is a staple of Turkish home cooking, and once you taste it, you'll understand why it shows up on tables at nearly every meal. Juicy ripe tomatoes, cool cucumber, crisp green bell pepper, and sharp red onion come together in a bowl that's refreshingly simple yet deeply satisfying. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties everything together, while a pinch of sumac adds that signature tangy, slightly fruity note that makes this salad unmistakably its own. Fresh flat-leaf parsley brings a grassy brightness throughout, and a handful of torn mint leaves at the end lifts the whole thing if you choose to use it. The entire recipe is built on whole vegetables and pantry staples, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden spice blends sneaking in unwanted ingredients. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a bowl, making it an effortless side for grilled meats, mezze spreads, or a simple weeknight dinner. Serve it right away to keep every bite crisp and fresh.

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Ingredients

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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