Spicy Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Mint, and Parsley Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Mint, and Parsley Salad Recipe
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe fresh red tomatoes; 1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and finely sliced; 1/2 cup tightly packed coarsely chopped purslane or arugula; 2 scallions, including most of the green, thinly sliced; 1 cup tightly packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or savory; 2 to 4 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely diced; 2 tablespoons capers, preferably salt-packed, rinsed well and drained (optional); 3 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; Sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of sumac (optional)

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This is the standard salad-relish you find in every tavern and restaurant in Istanbul. It accompanies grilled meat and especially kebabs. Turkish food is often eaten with a spoon, and so is this...

Keywords

salsa
condiment
turkish
tomato
cucumber
parsley
mint
arugula
jalapeño
lemon
side
dinner
gluten free
dairy free
nut free
vegan
vegetarian
easy
quick
no-cook

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Ingredients

3 medium ripe fresh red tomatoes
1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and finely sliced
1/2 cup tightly packed coarsely chopped purslane or arugula
2 scallions, including most of the green, thinly sliced
1 cup tightly packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or savory
2 to 4 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons capers, preferably salt-packed, rinsed well and drained (optional)
3 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sumac (optional)