🍅 Turkish Tomato Salad – So fresh and flavorful!

🍳 Preparation:
Prepare the ingredients: Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces, peel the cucumber and dice it as well. Deseed the bell pepper and cut it into small pieces.
Prepare the onion: Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings. For a milder flavor, soak the onion briefly in cold water.
To assemble the salad: Combine all chopped ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with sumac, salt, and pepper. Gently toss the salad and sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley.
Let it sit: Ideally, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold.
Additional notes:
This Turkish tomato salad is a refreshing classic of Mediterranean cuisine, perfect as a side dish to grilled meat or as a light main course on hot days.
For added flavor, add a teaspoon of pomegranate syrup, which adds a fruity sweetness to the salad.
The salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. It’s best to add fresh herbs just before serving.