Turkish Shepherd's Salad (Çoban Salatası)

1Preparation

1. Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into small, even dice.
2. Finely chop the green peppers and onion.
3. Rub the chopped onion with a little salt, then rinse it to soften its bite.
4. Whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, sumac and salt.
5. Combine the vegetables with the parsley, pour over the dressing and toss gently.

2Serving

1. Serve immediately with an extra pinch of sumac.
2. Serve alongside kebabs, grills and stews.

💡 Tips & common mistakes

• Common mistake: dressing and salting the salad too early, so the vegetables release water and it turns soggy.
• Remove watery cucumber seeds if there are many, to keep the salad crisp.

🔁 Substitutions

• Pomegranate molasses can replace the lemon for a sweet-sour flavour.