Description
Turkish Ezme is a vibrant, finely chopped salad or dip made with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, parsley, and a blend of Mediterranean spices. It’s refreshing, tangy, slightly spicy, and perfect as a side, appetizer, or dip for bread.
Ingredients
3 large tomatoes, firm and fresh
1 medium white onion
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 teaspoon sumac
Instructions
- Finely dice the tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, or pulse them in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Transfer the chopped vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
- Add minced garlic and chopped parsley to the bowl.
- Stir in tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, and sumac.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with flatbread, pita, or grilled meats.
Notes
For extra spice, add more Aleppo pepper or a finely chopped chili.
Use roasted red peppers for a smoky variation.
Add a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for sweetness or fresh mint for a refreshing touch.
Drain tomatoes before mixing to prevent excess liquid.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; serve cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-cook, Mixed
- Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
