Turkish Salad Gavurdagi

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Salad Gavurdagi is a vibrant dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This no-cook recipe combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy walnuts with a medley of fresh parsley and mint for a truly aromatic experience. The star of the show is the tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses dressing, balanced with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of sumac for a zesty kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a flavorful side dish to complement grilled meats and kebabs. Embrace the authentic taste of Turkey with this simple yet irresistible classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 small Bell pepper
• 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Sumac

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables and herbs thoroughly.

Step 2

Finely chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Chop the parsley and mint leaves finely and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	935.7 grams (935.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1158

Total Fat 83.20g	107%
Saturated Fat 10.40g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1252mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 95.80g	35%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 69.80g
Protein 16.50g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 249mg	19%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 2050mg	44%

*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: 62.5%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 32.0%