Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Gavurdagi Salad, a traditional Turkish recipe featuring finely chopped vegetables, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy pomegranate molasses dressing. Perfect as a side dish, it complements grilled meats and Mediterranean dishes with its refreshing taste.
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- A handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 50g (about 1/3 cup) walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tsp sumac
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, white onion, and parsley.
- Add the coarsely chopped walnuts to the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Optional: Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before adding them to the salad.
- Adding fresh mint or dill can enhance the herbal notes of the dish.
- If pomegranate molasses is unavailable, substitute with a mix of balsamic vinegar and honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Turkish
