Çoban Salatası (Shepherd’s Salad)
Çoban Salatası, or Shepherd’s Salad, is a refreshing Turkish dish bursting with vibrant flavors from fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers, all dressed in zesty olive oil and lemon juice. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a light meal, Çoban Salatası captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (300g), diced
- 1 large cucumber (200g), diced
- 1 small red onion (100g), finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (150g), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (15g), chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cold water.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers; finely chop the red onion.
- Combine the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and add the parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg