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Çoban Salatası Recipe (Turkish Shepherd’s Salad)
5 from 18 votes

Çoban Salatası Recipe (Turkish Shepherd’s Salad)

Çoban Salatası is a fresh Turkish salad combining diced cucumber, tomato, green pepper, and onion with parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and optional vinegar. The salad is crisp and vibrant, with a simple dressing that highlights the vegetables’ freshness. It’s a light side that complements many meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 portion
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumber peel and cut in small cubes, small
  • 3 tomato peel and cut in small cubes
  • 1 green pepper sliced, or ½ green bell pepper or 3 Padron peppers; Turkish green pepper preferred
  • ½ red onion (finely sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (adjust it to your taste)
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice adjust it to your taste, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar optional, adjust it to your taste, or apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt (adjust it to your taste)

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cut the cucumbers into small dice. If using large cucumbers, deseed them before dicing. Place them in a bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. Slice the Turkish peppers and the red onion, and scatter them on top of the cucumbers and tomatoes.
  4. Sprinkle on some finely chopped parsley and drizzle with some olive oil.
  5. Lastly, pour the lemon juice and vinegar (if using) on and season your salad with some salt.

Notes

  • Chop the vegetables finely but avoid making them too small to keep the salad crisp.
  • Prepare the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess; leftovers keep up to 24 hours refrigerated.
  • This salad is versatile and pairs well with kebabs, casseroles, or as a fresh side.
  • Adjust olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar to taste, remembering these dressings brighten the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 209mg (9%) Potassium 675mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1747IU (35%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 portion

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 675mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1747IU 35%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.