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Mektep Salad

A colorful and nutritious salad loved by school‑age children.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
turkish
Mektep Salad
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 2 red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, half‑moon slices
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 cup boiled corn kernels
  • 1 cup boiled red kidney beans
  • 150 g white cheese, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and slice the vegetables.

  2. 2

    Drain the boiled corn and beans.

  3. 3

    Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare a dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pour over the salad.

  5. 5

    Toss well and serve.

Note. Let the salad rest in the fridge for 15 minutes so the flavors meld together.

Questions

Can I prepare this salad ahead of time?

Yes, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving to retain freshness.

Can I substitute the beans with another legume?

Absolutely, chickpeas or lentils work well as alternatives.

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