Turkish Shepherd Salad (Çoban Salatası) - 10 Minute Recipe
Turkish shepherd salad (Çoban Salatası) is a fresh Turkish cucumber tomato salad that includes bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint, and sumac. This easy Mediterranean salad or side dish comes together in only 10 minutes.
Servings: 6 sides
Calories: 85kcal
Equipment
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 and 1 half tablespoons olive oil
- 1 and 1 half tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sumac Optional
- ¼ teaspoon Aleppo Pepper
- 4 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 2 English or Persian cucumbers seeded and diced
- 1 bell pepper* seeded and diced
- ½ red onion diced
- ¼ cup parsley loosely packed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped (sub 1 teaspoon dry mint)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and Aleppo pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the vegetables: Cut the tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell pepper in half and remove the seeds.
- Dice finely: Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces.
- Chop the herbs: Finely chop the parsley and mint.
- Combine: To finish the Turkish shepherd salad, toss the vegetables and herbs in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss well.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or for the best flavor, chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Bell Pepper: Traditionally, this salad is made with a green bell pepper. But you can use a different color if you prefer.
Top Tip: If you have time, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before eating it.
Storage Instructions: Place the salad in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. If the vegetables have shed water, drain the water and redress as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg