TRADITIONAL TURKISH SALAD

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"This classic salad is a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. The saltiness of the cheese is balanced by the refreshing salad vegetables." From Around the World Cookbook. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 romaine lettuce hearts
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cucumber
4 tomatoes
1 red onion
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
black olives, to garnish
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
salt
black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Seed the peppers, remove the cores and cut the flesh into thin strips. Chop the cucumber and slice or chop the tomatoes. Cut the onion in half, then slice thinly.
  • Place all chopped salad ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle the feta over the top and lightly toss together.
  • For the dressing, blend together the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Stir in the parsley and mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, toss lightly and serve garnished with a handful of black olives.

Elif Asan
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I love this salad!


Sonson Mohhamed
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This salad is a great way to add some variety to your meals.


Nirjon Mia
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Alicia Sophie
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I highly recommend this salad!


Kelfala Kamara
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lisa Moses
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I love the combination of vegetables and the tangy dressing in this salad.


Sadia Naaz
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This is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Nkoobe Saleh
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to add some variety to your meals.


Pintu Das
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Ro R
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I love the unique and flavorful dressing in this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Kritika Kattel
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Oscar Roman
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Anthony Arroyos
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This is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. I love the combination of vegetables and the tangy dressing.


Mdarryan Khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Macie Davis
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Monjur Alam
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I love the addition of feta cheese to this salad. It adds a nice salty and tangy flavor that really complements the other ingredients.


Dawoud Malik
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time, as the flavors meld together nicely. I like to make it the night before and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight.


BINDAS FARYBI
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful dressing.


Tajjamalawan85 hussain
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This Turkish salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and feta cheese is simply irresistible.