Description
Ezme is a bold and spicy Turkish salad made with finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and herbs, brought to life with lemon juice, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses. It’s the perfect companion to grilled meats, warm bread, or mezze spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small Green Chili Pepper, minced
- 1 small Red Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all your vegetables by chopping them very finely using a sharp knife.
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, green chili, onion, garlic, and parsley.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, red pepper flakes, and salt to the bowl.
- Gently stir everything together until evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for maximum flavor.
- Adjust chili and pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Letting the Ezme rest enhances the flavor significantly.
- Use good quality olive oil and pomegranate molasses for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg