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Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad)
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Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad)

Gavurdagi Salatasi (Tomato and Walnut Salad) is a healthy yet delicious Mediterranean dish made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and walnuts.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 4 medium tomato
  • 1 large cucumber
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • ⅔ teaspoon salt (adjust to your taste)
  • 5-6 walnut halves (to garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Place the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  2. Peel and deseed the cucumber, and cut them into small cubes (1-2 cm). You don't need to deseed them if using small cucumbers. Place them in a bowl.
  3. Cut the tomatoes into cubes the same size as cucumbers and then add them to the bowl.
  4. Chop the onions the same size as the rest of the vegetables then place them together with the tomatoes & cucumbers.
  5. Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it on top of the vegetables.
  6. Add the dressing to the vegetables and give it a good stir until nicely combined.
  7. Serve the salad in a large salad bowl or individual small bowls. Finally, garnish the salad with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

Notes

  • Tomatoes are one of the main ingredients for this delicious salad so try to use red and juicy tomatoes.
  • You can substitute pomegranate molasses with balsamic glaze. However, I highly recommend buying a bottle of pomegranate molasses and using it as a salad dressing.
  • Lightly toasting them in a 150° C (300° F) preheated oven for 10 minutes will intensify the nuttiness of the walnuts.
  • The best is to eat this delicious salad freshly made as it doesn’t keep well. The vegetables release their juices and it becomes very watery if kept for too long.
  • This delicious&tangy salad is not suitable to prep in advance as the vegetables will release their juices and it will become very liquid. However, you can prepare the dressing a couple of days in advance and keep it at room temperature until you need it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 445mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1164IU (23%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 687mg 29%
Potassium 445mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1164IU 23%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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