Paleo Turkish Shepherd's Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Ripe tomatoes, cool cucumber, crisp bell pepper, and sharp red onion come together in a bowl that looks as vibrant as it tastes. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice keeps the dressing clean and simple, while sumac adds a subtle, fruity tang that makes the whole thing feel a little special. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so it fits naturally into a grain-free, legume-free way of eating without any workarounds or substitutions needed. Fresh parsley and optional mint lift the flavors even further, giving you that herby freshness that makes a salad feel genuinely satisfying rather than like an afterthought. Toss it together right before serving so everything stays crisp, and don't be surprised if it disappears before the main course even hits the table.
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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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