Turkish Tomato Salad
This Homemade Recipe for Turkish tomato salad is a vibrant mix of juicy tomatoes, crisp peppers, and red onions, all tossed in a tangy pomegranate dressing and finished with crunchy walnuts. A perfect side for grilled meats or a healthy lunch option!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tomatoes cherry, plum, or large
- 1 green pepper Anaheim or Turkish, thinly sliced
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pomegranate molasses
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground sumac
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup walnut pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Cherry tomatoes: Halve them.
- Plum or large tomatoes: Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the Vegetables:
- Cut green pepper into thin rings.
- Slice red onion into thin half-moons.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Arrange the tomatoes on a platter.
- Top with pepper and onion slices.
- Sprinkle with walnut pieces.
- Drizzle with pomegranate dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Make it heartier by adding feta or goat cheese crumbles.
- Use toasted walnuts for a richer taste.