Mediterranean Shepherd’s Salad

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Turkish shepherd’s salad is a fresh, simple chopped salad made with tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and lemon dressing. It’s quick to prepare, full of bright Mediterranean flavors, and an easy way to enjoy a light, satisfying dish at home.

Ingredients
▢2 cups tomatoes ripe, chopped (about 3–4 medium)
▢2 cups cucumber seeded and peeled, chopped (about 1 large)
▢1 cup green pepper chopped, Italian frying pepper or green bell pepper
▢½ red onion thinly sliced, soaked in water for 10 minutes if too strong
▢1 can white beans 15 oz / 400 g can, optional, rinsed, choose cannellini, butter beans, or other
▢1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, Italian flat-leaf variety if available
Dressing:
▢3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
▢2 tablespoons lemon juice
▢1 teaspoon lemon zest or sumac if available (more authentic)
▢½ teaspoon salt plus black pepper, adjust to taste