MSG Free Turkish Shepherd's Salad

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(18)

This bright, crunchy salad is a staple of Turkish tables for good reason — every bite delivers juicy tomato, cool cucumber, and crisp bell pepper in a way that feels both refreshing and deeply satisfying. The dressing is nothing more than good olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of sumac, that tangy, ruby-red spice that gives the whole bowl a subtle citrusy depth you won't get from anything bottled. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your meal. That makes it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. A handful of fresh parsley and optional mint round out the flavor without any fuss, keeping things clean and vibrant. Toss it together right before serving so the vegetables hold their satisfying snap, and don't be shy about adjusting the lemon or salt to your taste — this salad rewards a little personal touch.

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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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