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Acılı Ezme Recipe (Spicy Turkish Salad Ezmesi)
Swim in the Mezze-merizing flavors of ezme. Put boring side dishes out of their mezze-ry by whipping up this classic Turkish banger!
Prep Time
6 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 6 Yield: 4 cups (946 ml.)
Calories: 74 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and minced
- 1 fresno chili deseeded and minced
- ¼ cup minced parsley
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons sumac
- 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper pul biber
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded onion, finely chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, finely chopped red bell pepper, and finely chopped Fresno chili.
- Drain the minced vegetables in a wire mesh strainer, pressing it by hand to drain most of the juices.
- Place the drained vegetables into a mixing bowl and add the parsley, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Mix the ezme and serve the salad as a side dish, a mezze topping, or a flavorful topping for grilled vegetables or pita bread.
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Notes
- For milder heat, remove the seeds from the Fresno chili before finely chopping it. If you prefer more spiciness, leave some or all of the seeds intact, or add some additional Aleppo pepper flakes.
- Allow the Ezme salad to sit for a few minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together and develop their full potential.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors may intensify over time, making it even more delicious the next day. However, you may need to drain a little of the extra liquid the veggies release as they marinate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
74kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1394IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Yield: 4 cups (946 ml.)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1394IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.