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| SHEPHERD'S SALAD INGREDIENTS: � 2 large tomatoes � 1 small onion � 3-4 green pepperones � 2 cucumbers � 1/4 bunch parsley � salt to taste � 2 tablespoons olive oil � 2 tablespoons lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS: Peel, wash and slice the onion. Press the onion slices by hand with some salt so that the onion becomes less bitter. Rinse the onion under cold water and place in a salad bowl. Wash and chop the tomatoes and put them on top of the onion slices. Wash, peel and dice the cucumbers. Slice the green pepperones. Add the cucumbers and green pepperones to the salad. Chop the parsley leaves and put into the salad. Add the salt to salad and mix well. Serve with olive oil and lemon juice dressing |
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| MINTY YOGURT SALAD(CACIK) This refreshing, cold, yogurt and cucumber soup is served with spicy dishes like kebap, as well as everyday Turkish cuisine, primarily in the summer months. INGREDIENTS: 1 Large cucumber 1 clove of garlic 3 cups of yogurt 3 tbs olive oil 1/2 cup water 2 tbs fresh dill or 1 tbs dried dill flakes 2 tbs fresh mint or 1 tbs dried mint flakes salt INSTRUCTIONS: Chop cucumber in small cubes. In a separate bowl mix yogurt, garlic, water, dill, mint, oil and salt. Stir until mixture is consistency of thick soup. Add cucumbers and mix. Cover and place the bowl in refrigerator. Serve very cold in small individual bowls. |
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