Shepherd’s Salad, or Çoban salatası, is a Turkish dish consisting of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and parsley, with a lemon and olive oil dressing. This recipe yields a chunkier version with summer garden vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright, tart touch of sumac. It’s a great side dish and goes well with grilled meats or plant-based proteins.
On the Ingredients
- Sumac is a spice popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s made from ground berries from the sumac shrub and has a tart, lemony flavor, and bright red color. It mixes well with fresh flavors and rich meats. It’s also a key ingredient in Za’atar spice mix.
Shepherd's Salad with Sumac Lemon Dressing
6
servings15
minutes15
minutesShepherd's Salad, or Çoban salatası, is a Turkish dish consisting of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and parsley, with a lemon and olive oil dressing. This recipe yields a chunkier version with summer garden vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright, tart touch of sumac. It's a great side dish and goes well with grilled meats or plant-based proteins.
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1 1/2 tsp sumac
1/4 tsp salt
1 medium shallot (thinly sliced)
1 lb cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1 large English cucumber (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped dill
- Optional
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Serve and enjoy.
