Bosphorus Breeze Salad (Boğaziçi Esintisi Salatası)
Boğaziçi Esintisi Salatası, or Bosphorus Breeze Salad, is a refreshing and light salad from Turkish cuisine that is perfect for a hot summer day. This salad is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, and it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Salad tongs Serving bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bosphorus Breeze Salad as a side dish with grilled fish or kebabs for a complete Turkish meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a sprinkle of sumac or a drizzle of pomegranate molasses to the salad before serving.
Cost
$10