Turkish Ish Salad

Bright, vibrant, and brimming with Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Ish Salad is a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper tossed with fresh parsley and mint. Enhanced with a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and the bold sweetness of pomegranate molasses, this colorful salad is delicately seasoned with sumac for a citrusy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's the perfect quick and healthy side dish or light main course. Bursting with fresh, summery ingredients, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or pita bread for an authentic Turkish-inspired dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumber
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 bunch parsley
• 0.25 cup mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables, parsley, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towel.

Step 2

Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red bell pepper into small cubes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the red onion, finely dice it, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the parsley and mint leaves finely and mix them into the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl and toss gently to combine, ensuring the salad is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses to suit your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with additional chopped parsley or a sprinkle of sumac if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1181.4 grams (1181.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	719

Total Fat 45.00g	58%
Saturated Fat 6.50g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1241mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 80.00g	29%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 51.30g
Protein 10.90g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336mg	26%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 2361mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 41.6%