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Gavurdagi Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Turkey, Gavurdagi Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish often enjoyed in the summer months. It embodies the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients, making it a staple at family gatherings and picnics. Today, variations of this salad can be found in many Mediterranean cuisines, showcasing the universal appeal of fresh vegetables and herbs.

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4 servings
Servings4
4 tomatoes, diced
1.5 white onions, thinly diced
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon red flaked pepper
salt to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
juice of half a lemon
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
cracked walnuts
parsley, chopped
nutmeg (optional)
1

Dice 4 tomatoes and place them in a bowl, including the tomato water.

2

Thinly dice 1.5 white onions and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of red flaked pepper to the bowl.

4

Add salt to taste, mixing it on top of the onions to help release the onion juices.

5

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add to the mixture.

6

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the bowl.

7

Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses.

8

Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring the juice is present in the salad.

9

Add cracked walnuts and chopped parsley to the salad and mix gently without breaking the tomatoes.

10

Optionally, add a bit of nutmeg for extra flavor and mix again.

11

Taste the salad and adjust salt as needed.

12

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.

Dietary

vegetarian

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