Pregnancy Friendly Turkish Shepherd's Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and loaded with color, this classic Turkish chopped salad is exactly the kind of dish that makes eating well feel effortless. Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion come together in a bowl that's as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. A bright lemon and olive oil dressing with a touch of sumac gives it that unmistakable tangy depth without relying on anything processed or hard to track down. For anyone navigating food choices during pregnancy, this salad is a genuine win — every ingredient is whole, fresh, and straightforward, with no deli meats, raw fish, or unpasteurized elements to worry about. The generous handful of flat-leaf parsley adds a pop of herby freshness and a solid nutritional boost, while the optional mint takes the whole thing to another level if you're in the mood. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a mixing bowl, which is honestly ideal when energy isn't always on your side. Serve it immediately to keep everything crisp and let those bright flavors shine.
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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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