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Gavurdagi Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Walnut Salad)

Gavurdagi Salatasi (Tomato and Walnut Salad) is a healthy yet delicious Mediterranean dish made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and walnuts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Ayla Clulee

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 kitchen scale

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 large cucumber
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)

For the Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • ⅔ teaspoon salt (adjust to your taste)
  • 5-6 walnut halves (to garnish)
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Instructions

  • Place the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Peel and deseed the cucumber, and cut it into small cubes. You don't need to deseed them if using small cucumbers. Place them in a bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes into cubes the same size as cucumbers and then add them to the bowl.
  • Chop the onions the same size as the rest of the vegetables then place them together with the tomatoes & cucumbers.
  • Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it on top of the vegetables.
  • Add the dressing to the vegetables and give it a good stir until nicely combined.
  • Serve the salad in a large salad bowl or individual small bowls. Finally, garnish the salad with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

Notes

  • Tomatoes are one of the main ingredients for this delicious salad so try to use red and juicy tomatoes.
  • You can substitute pomegranate molasses with balsamic glaze. However, I highly recommend buying a bottle of pomegranate molasses and using it as a salad dressing.
  • Lightly toasting them in a 150° C (300° F) preheated oven for 10 minutes will intensify the nuttiness of the walnuts.
  • The best is to eat this delicious salad freshly made as it doesn’t keep well. The vegetables release their juices and it becomes very watery if kept for too long.
  • This delicious&tangy salad is not suitable to prep in advance as the vegetables will release their juices and it will become very liquid. However, you can prepare the dressing a couple of days in advance and keep it at room temperature until you need it.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1164IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg