Shepherds Salad Recipe Turkish Çoban Salatası

SHEPHERD'S SALAD RECIPE (TURKISH - ÇOBAN SALATASı)

Steps:

• First of all, sprinkle the sumac over your chopped onion, give it a squeeze and add to a small mixing bowl.
• Now add your cucumber, peppers and tomato. Mix gently.
• Time for the parsley and mint. Mix those, too.
• Add your dressing ingredients to a ramekin dish or similar and mix before pouring over your shepherd's salad.
• If you're entertaining, transfer your shepherd salad to a clean serving bowl.

TURKISH SHEPHERD SALAD (COBAN SALATASI)

Steps:

• Peel and cut the cucumbers into small dice. If using large cucumbers, deseed them before dicing. Place them in a bowl.
• Chop the tomatoes the same size as the cucumbers and add them to the bowl. If you have the time, peel the tomatoes to make your salad even juicier.
• Slice the Turkish peppers and the red onion, scatter them on top of the cucumbers and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle on some finely chopped parsley and drizzle with some olive oil.
• Lastly, pour the lemon juice and vinegar (if using) on and season your salad with some salt.

SHEPHERD'S SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 chopped cucumber, 1 chopped Italian frying pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion and 1/2 cup chopped parsley in a bowl. Toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SHEPHERD'S SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together all ingredients except feta cheese in a large bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. Toss in the feta cheese just before serving and taste for seasoning and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

CHOBAN SALATASI (TURKISH "SHEPHERD'S" SALAD)

Steps:

• Have all the vegetables cut into similar size, diced.
• English cucumbers work best; remove seeds from larger ones.
• Combine all ingredients in bowl.
• Mix dressing and gently toss just before serving salt and pepper to taste.