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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: Change to adjust-> 8 servings
Calories 66 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes diced diced
- ½ onion small, diced
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp jalapenos deli sliced, pickled or jarred type
- 2 Tbsp curly parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp mint fresh, chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 dash cinnamon
Instructions
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In a glass or ceramic bowl mix diced tomatoes, onions, parsley, red peppers, jalapenos, and mint. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl place the rest of the ingredients and stir until well combined.
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Pour over the tomato mixture, stirring to coat all the ingredients.
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Let mixture sit for about 2 hours before serving.
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Serve with warm pita bread
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Recipe 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 Facts
Ezme -Turkish Tomato Pepper Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 271mg12%
Potassium 174mg5%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Vitamin A 755IU15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg16%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.