Spicy Turkish Salad (Ezme)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by finely dicing the cherry tomatoes and adding them to a large bowl.
  2. 2Start by finely dicing the cherry tomatoes and adding them to a large bowl.
  3. 3Start by finely dicing the cherry tomatoes and adding them to a large bowl.
  4. 4Next, finely dice the Spanish onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  5. 5Next, finely dice the Spanish onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  6. 6Next, finely dice the Spanish onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  7. 7Finely dice the long green capsicum and add it to the bowl.
  8. 8Finely dice the long green capsicum and add it to the bowl.
  9. 9Finely dice the long green capsicum and add it to the bowl.
  10. 10Finely dice the long red capsicum and add it to the bowl.
  11. 11Finely dice the long red capsicum and add it to the bowl.
  12. 12Finely dice the long red capsicum and add it to the bowl.
  13. 13Add finely chopped parsley to the bowl.
  14. 14Add finely chopped parsley to the bowl.
  15. 15Add finely chopped parsley to the bowl.
  16. 16Add finely chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  17. 17Add finely chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  18. 18Add finely chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  19. 19Add finely sliced hot green chili to the bowl.
  20. 20Add finely sliced hot green chili to the bowl.
  21. 21Add finely sliced hot green chili to the bowl.
  22. 22For the dressing, add Turkish red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.
  23. 23For the dressing, add Turkish red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.
  24. 24For the dressing, add Turkish red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.
  25. 25Season with plenty of sea salt and black pepper.
  26. 26Season with plenty of sea salt and black pepper.
  27. 27Season with plenty of sea salt and black pepper.
  28. 28Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  29. 29Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  30. 30Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  31. 31Once mixed, serve the spicy Turkish salad in a shallow bowl.
  32. 32Once mixed, serve the spicy Turkish salad in a shallow bowl.
  33. 33Once mixed, serve the spicy Turkish salad in a shallow bowl.
  34. 34Pair the salad with toasted Turkish bread.
  35. 35Pair the salad with toasted Turkish bread.
  36. 36Pair the salad with toasted Turkish bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 punnets cherry tomatoes
  • 2 punnets cherry tomatoes
  • 2 punnets cherry tomatoes
  • 1 long green capsicum
  • 1 long green capsicum
  • 1 long green capsicum
  • 1 long red capsicum
  • 1 long red capsicum
  • 1 long red capsicum
  • 1 medium Spanish onion
  • 1 medium Spanish onion
  • 1 medium Spanish onion
  • 1 handful walnuts
  • 1 handful walnuts
  • 1 handful walnuts
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 0.5 cup mint
  • 0.5 cup mint
  • 0.5 cup mint
  • 1 hot green chilli
  • 1 hot green chilli
  • 1 hot green chilli
  • 2 TBS Turkish red pepper paste
  • 2 TBS Turkish red pepper paste
  • 2 TBS Turkish red pepper paste
  • 1 tbs pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbs pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbs pomegranate molasses
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper

Equipment

bowlspoon

Tips

  • Serve this salad with meats as a side or in kebabs. Alternatively, eat it with toasted Turkish bread straight from the bowl, as the chef recommends.
  • The best part of this salad is the dressing, which includes Turkish pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and plenty of sea salt and pepper. This combination enhances the flavor of the vegetables and nuts, creating a unique and delicious taste experience for your palate!