Turkish Acili Ezme Salad

5 from 5 votes

Turkish Acili Ezme Salad is a spicy Turkish dip commonly served at restaurants alongside a basket of warm Turkish Pide Bread or Pita Bread.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine: Turkish

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: portions

Calories: 119kcal

Turn the garlic into a paste using a pestle and mortar, or finely grate using a Microplane and place it in a bowl.
Add the red pepper paste, tomato paste, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, salt, pul biber and dried mint to the bowl.
Give them a good stir using a whisk or a spoon and set it aside.

Finely dice the tomatoes, peppers (both red and green), and onion using a sharp knife. Place them in a large bowl.
Alternatively, you can use a food processor to chop your vegetables. The texture and the taste won't be as good as hand-chopped but will save you time if you are in a rush.
Finely chop the parsley leaves and add them to the vegetables.
Add the sauce to the vegetables, stir well until all combined and place the salad in a serving bowl.
Drizzle extra olive oil and pomegranate molasses over it when serving.

Same as all salad recipes, Acili Ezme Salad relies on the flavor of fresh vegetables and herbs. It's important to use the freshest and highest quality ingredients you can find.
The level of spiciness can be adjusted by adding more or less hot peppers or pepper flakes. It's best to start with a small amount and add more gradually until the desired level of spiciness is reached.
If using a food processor to chop your vegetables, make sure you hand-chop the parsley as it will make the whole mixture watery when blitzed in a food processor.

There are no strict rules about the exact amount of ingredients we use for this recipe. We all have our own preferences, and this recipe can easily be adjusted accordingly! Take this recipe as a starting point and create your own version by tweaking the vegetables and spices.