Soy 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, crisp cucumber, and sweet green bell pepper are diced fine and tossed with red onion and fresh parsley, then dressed simply with extra-virgin olive oil and bright lemon juice. A pinch of sumac is the secret weapon here — that tangy, slightly fruity spice pulls the whole bowl together in a way that feels both rustic and sophisticated. Optional fresh mint adds a cool, herbal lift that takes it over the top if you have it on hand. Because every ingredient is a whole, unprocessed vegetable, herb, or pantry staple, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no sauces, no packaged shortcuts, no soy lurking in a marinade or dressing. It's naturally free of anything processed, which makes it a reliable go-to when you need a crowd-pleasing side that just works. Serve it immediately so the vegetables hold their satisfying crunch, and don't be surprised when people ask for the recipe before the main course even hits the table.

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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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