Ezme -Turkish Tomato Pepper Salad Recipe
Here is a spicy Turkish salsa or mezze type dish. This is a popular side dish to be served in restaurants. Sometimes it may be referred to as a fresh Turkish chilli sauce or type of salad served with kebabs.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes diced diced
- ½ onion small, diced
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon jalapenos deli sliced, pickled or jarred type
- 2 tablespoon curly parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mint fresh, chopped
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon fresh squeezed juice
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 dash cinnamon
Instructions
- In a glass or ceramic bowl mix diced tomatoes, onions, parsley, red peppers, jalapenos, and mint. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl place the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour over the tomato mixture, stirring to coat all the ingredients.
- Let mixture sit for about 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with warm pita bread
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Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long will the ezme last and can I make it ahead? You can make this dish 1 day ahead of serving. It is always best as fresh as possible.
- Can I freeze ezme? Do not freeze this dish as it will will be completely wilted and soggy when thawed.
- How long will the ezme last in the refrigerator? I have eaten this the following day and it is still very crisp and fresh. More than 1 day old it will not be nearly as crisp and will needed tossed.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 4gFat: 5gSodium: 271mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 755IUVitamin C: 13.6mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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