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Çoban Salatası

Name: Çoban Salatası
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 300 g ripe tomatoes, finely diced; 200 g cucumber, finely diced; 80 g green pepper, finely diced; 15 g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 30 g spring onion, finely sliced; 20 ml lemon juice; 20 ml extra-virgin olive oil; 3 g fine sea salt; 1 g black pepper

Çoban Salatası is a bright, juicy Turkish salad of finely diced tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, and parsley in a sharp lemon and olive oil dressing. Crisp, fresh, and deeply refreshing, it adds color and acidity to almost any meal.

10 min

2 servings

129 kcal

Turkish

Ingredients

Salata

300 gripe tomatoes, finely diced
200 gcucumber, finely diced
80 ggreen pepper, finely diced
15 gflat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
30 gspring onion, finely sliced

Sos

20 mllemon juice
20 mlextra-virgin olive oil
3 gfine sea salt
1 gblack pepper

Instructions

1
Wash and dry all the vegetables and herbs well. Finely dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper into small, even pieces so the salad eats neatly on a spoon. Finely chop the parsley and thinly slice the spring onion.
2
Place the diced tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, parsley, and spring onion in a mixing bowl. Toss lightly to distribute the herbs evenly.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing looks slightly thickened. Taste and adjust the salt or lemon if needed; the salad should be bright and lively rather than oily.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly so the tomatoes do not break down too much. Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or let it stand for 5 minutes if you want the juices to mingle slightly.

Nutrition per serving

129 kcal

Calories

Protein

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•Use firm, ripe tomatoes with good flavor; watery, under-ripe tomatoes make a bland salad.
•Cut the vegetables small and evenly for a traditional texture.
•If your cucumber has very soft seeds, scrape them out before dicing to keep the salad crisp.
•Çoban Salatası is excellent with grilled bread, beans, rice dishes, or kebab-style vegan mains.

Background

Çoban Salatası, or shepherd's salad, is a classic everyday salad from Türkiye made from finely chopped fresh vegetables dressed simply with olive oil and lemon. Its rustic name reflects its humble, countryside character and its reliance on ripe produce, herbs, and pantry staples. The salad is commonly served as part of a meze spread or alongside grilled dishes.

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