Gaziantep Style Green Olive Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, Gaziantep Style Green Olive Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish inspired by the culinary traditions of southeastern Turkey. This no-cook recipe combines briny green olives, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint for a light yet satisfying base. A zesty dressing made with pomegranate molasses, sumac, and lemon juice delivers a balanced blend of sweet, sour, and savory notes, while a touch of red pepper flakes adds a hint of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a side dish or paired with grilled meats and flatbreads for a complete meal. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy way to bring a taste of Gaziantep to your table!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Green olives (pitted)
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 2 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the green olives thoroughly, then chop them into small chunks. Place them in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Dice the tomato and cucumber into small cubes. Add them to the bowl with the green olives.
Step 3
Finely chop the parsley, mint leaves, and scallions. Add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, sumac, and salt until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 6
Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 7
Serve the Gaziantep Style Green Olive Salad as a refreshing side dish or alongside grilled meats and flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 700.6 grams (700.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 887 |
| Total Fat 62.60g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat 9.20g | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5897mg | 256% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.60g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.70g | 45% |
| Total Sugars 62.90g | |
| Protein 5.90g | 12% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 306mg | 24% |
| Iron 7mg | 39% |
| Potassium 899mg | 19% |
Source of Calories