Ezme -Turkish Tomato Pepper Salad Recipe
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Ezme -Turkish Tomato Pepper Salad Recipe
Description
Ezme - Turkish Tomato Pepper Salad Recipe features diced tomatoes, small onion pieces, roasted red bell peppers, and pickled jalapeños finely mixed with fresh parsley and mint. The dressing is made of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a combination of spices including cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and a hint of cinnamon and honey, creating a complex but balanced flavor. The salad is left to sit for about two hours, enabling the ingredients to absorb the dressing and flavors to meld.
The final salad has a refreshing crispness with a mildly spicy and aromatic taste, suitable as a side or appetizer. It pairs well with warm pita bread, which soaks up the vibrant juices.
Preparing it ahead by one day is possible and keeps a good texture, although it is best fresh. Freezing is not recommended as it damages the salad's texture. Leftovers should be consumed within a day to maintain crispness.
Ingredients
- 4 tomato diced
- ½ onion small, diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper finely chopped, roasted
- 2 Tbsp jalapeños deli sliced, pickled or jarred type
- 2 Tbsp Curly parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp mint fresh, chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 dash cinnamon
Instructions
- In a glass or ceramic bowl mix diced tomatoes, onions, parsley, red peppers, jalapenos, and mint. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl place the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour over the tomato mixture, stirring to coat all the ingredients.
- Let mixture sit for about 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with warm pita bread
Notes
- This salad can be prepared up to one day in advance for best freshness.
- Freezing is not advised as it leads to soggy, wilted texture upon thawing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within a day to retain crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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