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Ezme Salatasi

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Ezme salatasi is a spicy alternative to a tossed salad. It contains lots of fresh veggies and spices that will fire up the palate. This salad is great served as an appetizer, or served alongside a meat dish like lamb or beef.

Ingredients:

  • 3 medium tomatoes, peeled
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled
  • 1 green or red pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper pulp, or ground red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation:

Remove seeds from tomatoes, cucumber, and green peppers.

Chop all vegetables into very fine small pieces. Use a sharp knife, or a food processor. If using a food processor, be sure to drain the liquid the veggies produce and discard.

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve immediately, or chill for 1-3 hours in the refrigerator. Chilling the salad will produce a more full flavored, bold, spicy salad because sitting allows the spices to settle and become absorbed.

User Reviews

 3 out of 5
, Member cyclegirl808

My Turkish neighbor used to make something like this all the time. She would leave the veggies alot bigger - just roughly chopped. She would always have it in the fridge and serve a small scoop with almost every meal. I always use alot less hotness in turkish food but she loved it hot.

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