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Tablaci Salad

Adana's traditional kebab side dish, a feast of finely chopped tomatoes and onions.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
95
Level
Easy
Heat
Medium heat
Region
trk
Tablaci 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

  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 2 green chili peppers
  • 1 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp salt

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

Method

  1. 1

    Peel the tomatoes and chop them into very small cubes using a sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Slice the onions thinly, rub them with a little salt to remove bitterness, and mince finely.

  3. 3

    Chop the green peppers and parsley as finely as possible in the same manner.

  4. 4

    Gently mix the chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers, and parsley in a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, red pepper, and salt.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and transfer to a serving plate.

Note. Using a very sharp knife ensures the tomatoes don't get mushy and release too much water.

Questions

Why is it called Tablaci salad?

It gets its name from the 'tabla' (pushcarts) where street vendors traditionally sell kebabs and this salad in Adana.

Can I use lemon instead of pomegranate molasses?

Yes, lemon juice is a great alternative, though pomegranate molasses adds authentic depth.

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