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How to Make Çoban Salatası (Turkish Shepherd’s Salad)
Learn how to make this delicious and refreshing Turkish salad, made with fresh vegetables and herbs, in just a few easy steps. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful side dish or light meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 5 large tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- 1 Green bell pepper or Anaheim pepper
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half and discard the insides.
- Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell pepper (or Anaheim pepper) into roughly ½-inch pieces. The rough chop is traditional, but you can finely dice if you prefer.
- Add the chopped parsley to the vegetables. Add in the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- If time permits, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to enhance.
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Notes
- Use High-Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a peppery, rich flavor, which is essential for an authentic Çoban Salatası.
- Chop for Texture: Avoid overly fine chopping; instead, go for roughly ½-inch pieces to keep the traditional “hearty” feel.
- Anaheim Peppers: If you can find them, peppers similar to Anaheim peppers are commonly used in Turkey, offering a more authentic taste than green bell pepper. They are thinner and longer than regular bell peppers.
- Persian or English Cucumbers: Both have thin skins and small seeds, making them perfect for this salad.
- Fresh Herbs Only: Use freshly chopped parsley for the best flavor and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
795mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3305IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
92mg
(102%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3305IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.