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.
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.
