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Original Turkish Red Pepper Ezme Salad Recipe

Spicy and refreshing...This easily doable Turkish cuisine classic would empress all your family and guests!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigerating Time and Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, middleeastern, Turkish
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces tomatoes diced
  • 2 pieces red bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 piece red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh and chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomatoe paste
  • 1 tbsp red pepper paste optional
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tbsp pomgranate sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced red bell peppers, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
    3 pieces tomatoes, 2 pieces red bell peppers, 1/2 piece red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup parsley
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, red pepper paste (if using), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and paprika
    1 tbsp tomatoe paste, 1 tbsp red pepper paste, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Toss fluff and melt all
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Add 3 tbsp of pomgranate sauce
    2 tbsp pomgranate sauce
  • Add finally extra olive oil for shine and taste.
  • Rest for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.

Notes

NOTES: 
  • If you are in a hurry this spicy red pepper salad can be made within 10 minutes as well. 
But if you have time I recommend to keep it in the fridge  for 1 hour and then resting for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. 
  • Try to avoid using a food processor for this recipe since the tomatoes and the mixture would get too juicy. 
  • Just nefore serving you may add more salt and paprika according to your preference. 
  • If there is any, you may keep the leftover in the fridge for 2 days and reserve after making it rest until it gets at room temperature. 
I hope you try and like my classical Turkish red pepper salad recipe and make it often for your family to complete your grilled meat menus. 
If you have alredy tried my recipe please feel free to leave your commet below and follow on Instagram as well. @turkishfoodpro 
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Keyword olive oil, red pepper salad, spicy, turkish red pepper ezme salad