Hazelnut Free Turkish Shepherd's Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is a staple of Turkish tables for good reason — every bite delivers juicy tomato, cool cucumber, and the gentle heat of green bell pepper, all tied together with a lemony olive oil dressing and a dusting of sumac. That tangy, floral spice is what sets it apart from your average chopped salad, giving it a distinctly Mediterranean personality without any complicated technique. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a knife and a good toss, making it one of the most effortless crowd-pleasers you can put on the table. Because every ingredient here is a whole, fresh vegetable or a simple pantry staple, there are no hidden additives or nut-based oils to worry about — it's naturally free of tree nut concerns from start to finish. A handful of fresh mint folded in at the end adds an optional but genuinely lovely lift that makes the salad feel even more alive. Serve it immediately to keep that satisfying crunch, and don't be surprised when people go back for seconds.
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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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