Delicious Simit Salad Recipe
Quick answer
Simit salad is a practical meze where crispy simits are mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a special dressing. It is a great alternative to use up leftover simits at home.
- Total time
- 20 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~240 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
simit salad · stale simit recipe · easy meze recipes
20 dk · 4 servings · 240 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 stale simits (Turkish sesame rings)
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Method
- Dice the simits into cubes, place them on a baking sheet, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes until lightly crispy.
- Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into cubes, and finely chop the greens.
- Mix the chopped vegetables and greens in a large salad bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, salt, and red pepper flakes to make the dressing.
- Add the warm baked simits to the salad bowl, drizzle the dressing over, toss gently, and serve immediately.
To prevent the simits from getting soggy, add them along with the dressing right before serving.
FAQ
What kind of simit is best for simit salad?
You can use both fresh and stale simits, but stale simits are better for getting that extra crunch.
Can I add cheese to the salad?
Yes, you can crumble some feta or curd cheese on top just before serving to enhance the flavor.
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