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Coban Salatasi

Name: Coban Salatasi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 300 g ripe tomatoes, small dice; 200 g cucumber, small dice; 60 g red onion, very thinly sliced; 20 g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 80 g pomegranate seeds; 20 ml extra-virgin olive oil; 20 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 4 g sumac; 4 g fine sea salt; 1 g black pepper, freshly ground

This fresh Turkish salad is juicy, crisp, and brightly acidic, with sweet bursts of pomegranate against cooling cucumber and ripe tomato. Sumac and lemon give it a lively tartness, while parsley keeps the finish clean and aromatic.

15 min

2 servings

136 kcal

Turkish

Ingredients

Salad

300 gripe tomatoes, small dice
200 gcucumber, small dice
60 gred onion, very thinly sliced
20 gflat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
80 gpomegranate seeds

Sumac-Lemon Dressing

20 mlextra-virgin olive oil
20 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 gsumac
4 gfine sea salt
1 gblack pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1
Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and pomegranate seeds if needed. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small, even pieces so the salad eats neatly on a spoon. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the parsley.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper until the dressing looks slightly thickened and evenly combined. Taste it; it should be bright, tangy, and lightly tart from the sumac.
3
Place the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and pomegranate seeds in a mixing bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss gently but thoroughly so the vegetables stay distinct rather than crushed.
4
Let the salad stand for 5 minutes before serving so the onion softens slightly and the sumac perfumes the juices. Toss once more, then serve immediately while fresh and crisp.

Nutrition per serving

136 kcal

Calories

Protein

11g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For the best texture, use firm but ripe tomatoes and a crisp cucumber with minimal seeds.
•If your red onion is very sharp, rinse the sliced onion under cold water and pat dry before adding.
•This salad pairs especially well with grilled vegetables, pilaf, flatbread, or bean dishes.
•For a more traditional shepherd-style texture, keep the dice small and uniform.

Background

Coban Salatasi, or shepherd's salad, is a classic Turkish table salad made from finely chopped fresh vegetables dressed simply with الزيت-style pantry staples such as olive oil and lemon. Regional and household variations are common, and additions like pomegranate seeds and sumac reflect the broader Turkish love of tart, fresh, herbaceous flavors.

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