Yummy Turkish Tomato Salad 

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Turkish Tomato Salad (Domates Salatası):

Ingredients:

4 ripe tomatoes (diced or thinly sliced)

1 medium cucumber (diced or thinly sliced)

1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)

1 green bell pepper or Turkish green pepper (sliced thinly)

½ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)

¼ cup fresh mint (optional, finely chopped)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional but traditional)

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon sumac (optional, for tangy flavor)

Instructions:

Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice or slice the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and green pepper into desired sizes.

Mix the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, parsley, and mint (if using).

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses (if using), salt, pepper, and sumac.

Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine everything evenly.

Chill and Serve: Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve fresh as a side dish or a light starter.

Enjoy your Turkish Tomato Salad with grilled meats, pita bread, or as part of a Mediterranean meal!