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Gavurdağı Salad
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Gavurdağı Salad

Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate and pomegranate molasses can also be added, along with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds.

By Table Editors · Turkey · 2 min ·

Ready to taste this traditional «Gavurdağı» salad from Ottoman cuisine, made of refreshing vegetables, pomegranate seeds and walnut?

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes
  • ½ large red onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 50 walnuts
  • 4 springs of parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • ½ tsp sumac
  • ¼ tsp dried mint

How to make Gavurdagi Salad

  • Finely dice the tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, and cucumber, finely chop the parsley, and coarsely chop the walnuts.
  • Transfer all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss them well.
  • Add olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, dried mint, and salt and mix well.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve with chopped walnuts on top.
Key facts
  • Who: Gavurdağı

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