Turkish Ezme Recipe
Turkish Ezme is a vibrant and flavorful salad featuring finely chopped fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and parsley, all tossed in a tangy and slightly spicy dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, Aleppo chili flakes, and sumac. This refreshing mezze is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a healthy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- Kosher or sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (or red onion)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In your serving bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, Aleppo chili flakes, sumac, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the vegetables: If tomatoes are very juicy, remove their seeds to reduce excess liquid. Finely chop the tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and flat leaf parsley into very small pieces to achieve a uniform texture similar to a salsa or relish.
- Combine the salad: Add all the chopped vegetables and herbs directly into the bowl with the dressing and mix thoroughly, ensuring every piece is coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Season and serve: Taste the ezme salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lemon juice as desired to suit your palate. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish alongside grilled meats or bread.
Notes
- Aleppo chili flakes provide moderate heat and a fruity flavor but can be substituted with mild red chili flakes if unavailable.
- Removing tomato seeds helps prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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