Hatay Salad with Cökelek Cheese
Quick answer
This salad is prepared with the perfect harmony of fresh cökelek and pepper paste. It makes a delicious meal alternative when served with warm flatbread.
- Total time
- 15 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~180 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
Hatay salad · cokelek salad · spicy cheese salad
15 dk · 4 servings · 180 kcal
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh cökelek cheese (or curd cheese)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 3 green peppers
- 1 bunch fresh mint and parsley
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 tablespoon tomato or pepper paste
- 1/2 tea glass olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and sumac
- Salt to taste
Method
- Peel and dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into very small cubes.
- Finely chop the greens, green onions, and peppers.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the cökelek, paste, olive oil, and spices with your hands.
- Add the chopped vegetables and greens to the cheese mixture.
- Gently mix all ingredients and adjust the salt.
- Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with extra olive oil, and serve.
To enhance the flavor, you can use dried cökelek or zahter specific to the Hatay region.
FAQ
What cheese can be used instead of cökelek?
If you cannot find cökelek, unsalted curd cheese is also suitable for this recipe.
Can this salad be prepared in advance?
Since vegetables can release water, it is recommended to prepare it just before serving.
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