If you’re craving something refreshing yet bold, this Turkish Ezme salad is exactly what you need. A mix of roasted red peppers, tomatoes, onions, chili, mint, and lemon — it’s the perfect side to grilled dishes, meats, or simply enjoyed with a piece of bread. In Turkey, it’s often served alongside kebab, but once you try it, you’ll love it as a standalone dish too.
Ingredients:
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2 red bell peppers
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1 onion
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3 tomatoes
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small bunch of parsley
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2 chilies (to taste)
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salt and pepper
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1 tbsp tomato or pepper paste
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1 tsp sumac
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1 tsp dried mint
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olive oil (preferably high-quality, e.g. @ndcmuscat)
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juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
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Roughly chop the peppers, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and chili, then blend everything together in a food processor.
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Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove excess liquid.
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Add salt, pepper, dried mint, sumac, paste, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well.
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Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can develop.
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Before serving, drizzle a little more olive oil on top. Enjoy it with grilled meat or fresh bread.
Tip:
For a deeper, smokier flavor, quickly roast the peppers in the oven or on a pan before blending — it gives the salad that authentic Turkish meze touch.
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