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🥗 Turkish Ezme Recipe (Spicy Tomato & Pepper Salad)

"Make authentic Turkish Ezme – a spicy tomato and pepper salad with pomegranate molasses, herbs, and olive oil. Perfect as a meze, dip, or side dish with kebabs."

Turkish Ezme is a spicy, tangy, and refreshing salad made with finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, herbs, and pomegranate molasses. Served as a meze (appetizer) in Turkish cuisine, it’s the perfect side dish for kebabs, grilled meats, or fresh bread. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this authentic Turkish salad is a must-try for spice lovers.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Authentic Turkish meze 🇹🇷
  • Quick, fresh, and healthy
  • Pairs perfectly with grilled meats and kebabs
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free

🥘 Ingredients

  • 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 green peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (or lemon juice as substitute)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (pul biber)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Finely Chop the Vegetables

Traditionally, Ezme is hand-chopped into a very fine texture. For convenience, you can use a food processor (pulse, don’t puree).

2. Mix the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt.

3. Combine & Chill

Toss the chopped vegetables and herbs with the dressing. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

4. Serve

Serve Ezme with fresh bread, pita, or as a side to grilled kebabs.

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Best served fresh since tomatoes release liquid over time.

❓ FAQs About Turkish Ezme

1. What does Ezme taste like?
Ezme is tangy, spicy, and refreshing with bold flavors from pomegranate molasses and chili flakes.

2. Is Turkish Ezme very spicy?
Traditionally, it’s moderately spicy. You can adjust the spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.

3. Can I make Ezme without pomegranate molasses?
Yes, substitute with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, but molasses gives authentic flavor.

4. Is Ezme healthy?
Yes! It’s a fresh salad made with vegetables, olive oil, and herbs – naturally vegan and low in calories.

5. What do you eat Ezme with?
It pairs beautifully with kebabs, grilled fish, pita bread, or as part of a Turkish meze platter.

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