Shepherd's Salad (Turkey) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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There are probably as many versions of this colorful salad as there are Turkish cooks to make it. The basic ingredients are onions, tomatoes and peppers. Here's a more elaborate version that's bursting with Anatolian freshness. Ingredients:
1 large ripe tomato (or two small tomatoes) |
1 medium cucumber |
1 medium green bell pepper |
1/2 small red onion |
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional) |
1/2 cup black olives, brine-cured |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (to taste) |
salt and pepper, to taste |
3 ounces feta cheese, drained and crumbled |
Directions:
1. Core and seed the tomatoes and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Peel and seed the cucumber and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Stem and seed the pepper and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Cut the onion into 1/4 inch dice.
2. Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, parsley (if using) and most of the olives in a serving bowl. Add the oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt and pepper and toss gently but thoroughly to mix. Correct the seasoning, adding salt and pepper or vinegar as necessary; the salad should be highly seasoned.
3. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad, decorate with the remaining olives and serve immediatley.
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