All right, picture this. Sunblazing, a breeze off the Bosphorus, a plate piled high with the freshest, most colorful salads you’ve ever seen. Today, I’m counting down my top 10 legendary Turkish salads you absolutely got to try this summer. Let’s kick things off with number 10, Gabas Salatasu. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, pomegranate, molasses, a zing of sumac. It’s sweet, tangy, and totally addictive. Number nine is choben salatasa or shephardd salad. Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, a generous drizzle of olive oil. Crisp, simple, and oh so refreshing. Coming in at eight, casser bulgar parsley, tomato paste, a little kick from iceot pepper. Perfect for picnics or just snacking straight from the bowl. Number seven, piaz. White beans, red onions, parsley, hard-boiled eggs, and a splash of tangy vinegar. It’s hearty. It’s zesty. And it’s pure comfort.
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