This Mediterranean Turkish Shepherd’s Salad has a fresh and colorful texture. We prepare this Turkish salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. This Turkish salad contains approximately 8 g net carbs and 120 calories. We make this Turkish Salad in just 15 minutes. This Mediterranean Turkish Shepherd’s Salad is perfect for quick lunches, healthy side dishes, summer gatherings, family dinners, Mediterranean meal plans, outdoor barbecues, and meal prep. We can refrigerate Turkish salad for longer than 2 days, although it is best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch and flavor. You can serve this Turkish Salad with Chicken Shish Kebabs, Adana Kebab, Grilled Salmon, Hummus Platters, or Turkish Pide.
STATS:
- Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Course: Salad
- Cook Duration: 0 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Mode of Cooking: No-Cook
- Overall Yields: 4
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 small red onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- ¼ cup parsley
DRESSING:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
- 1 tbsp mint
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
- Lemon wedges
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
TOMATOES:
- We use tomatoes to add natural sweetness and juiciness to the salad. Utilize cherry or vine-ripened tomatoes as different choices.
CUCUMBERS:
- Cucumbers provide a refreshing crunch and fresh flavor to this salad. As a substitute, you can use Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers.
RED ONION:
- We add red onion to provide a mild, sharp flavor and extra texture. Alternatively, you may use white onion, sweet onion, or shallots.
GREEN BELL PEPPER:
- Green bell pepper contributes sweetness and color to this Turkish salad. As further choices, we could use a Cubanelle pepper or a banana pepper.
PARSLEY:
- We use parsley to give the salad its fresh Mediterranean flavor. As an alternative, you can use mint, dill, or cilantro.
OLIVE OIL:
- The dressing gains richness and a normal Mediterranean taste from the olive oil. You may substitute it with avocado oil or walnut oil.
LEMON JUICE:
- We utilize lemon juice to brighten the salad and balance the flavors. Instead, you can use lime juice or red wine vinegar.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse & perfectly dry each vegetable.
- Slice the bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers finely.
- Mince the mint and parsley.
- Stir the black pepper, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice in a dish.
- Put each chopped herb and veggie in a dish.
- Distribute the dressing on the veggies.
- Leave the salad to rest for almost five minutes.
- Serve quickly with lemon wedges and feta cheese.
- TIPS:
- Before preparing, refrigerate the elements to get a colder salad.
- We utilize ripe and fresh veggies for a perfect flavor.
- Just before eating, include the dressing to maintain the crispy texture of veggies.
- Make uniform and small pieces of veggies by cutting them.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GRILLED MEAT DISHES:
- Chicken Shish Kebabs
- Lamb Kofta
- Beef Skewers
- Grilled Turkey Cutlets
- Mediterranean Meatballs
SEAFOOD PAIRINGS:
- Grilled Salmon
- Garlic Shrimp Skewers
- Lemon Herb Cod
- Seared Tuna Steaks
- Grilled Sea Bass
TURKISH CLASSICS:
- Adana Kebab
- Turkish Pide
- Lahmacun
- Doner Kebab
- Turkish Flatbread
LIGHT VEGETARIAN MEALS:
- Falafel
- Grilled Halloumi
- Roasted Eggplant
- Chickpea Patties
- Lentil Patties (Mercimek Köftesi)
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this Turkish salad in a closed box and stock it for almost two days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this Turkish salad, as the veggies will become watery and tender after defrosting.
FAQs:
Could we include cheese?
- Yes, you can use feta cheese, as it works perfectly.
Will we utilize vinegar as an alternative to lemon juice?
- Yes, it is possible to substitute red wine vinegar.
May we prepare this Turkish salad earlier?
- You can prepare this Turkish salad beforehand.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 120 kcal
Sodium: 290 mg
Net Carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 9 g
Proteins: 2 g
Portion Size: 1 cup
Total Carbs: 11 g