Salata & Meze
Samphire Salad (Deniz Börülcesi)
Blanched briefly and plunged into cold water. It asks for nothing but olive oil and lemon.
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Olive Spread (Zeytin Ezmesi)
Black olives, walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Given how salty the olives are, no further salt is needed.
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Cheese and Herb Spread (Peynir Ezmesi)
White cheese, butter and herbs. The butter is what makes it spreadable.
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Tarator
Walnuts, bread, garlic and vinegar. The classic sauce served beside fish.
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Tuna Salad (Ton Balıklı Salata)
Draining the oil from tinned tuna keeps the salad from being heavy. A ten minute meal.
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Chickpea Salad (Nohut Salatası)
Cooked chickpeas, vegetables and a lemon dressing. A light meal full of protein.
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Tabbouleh (Tabule)
Kısır with the emphasis on parsley and no tomato paste. Little bulgur, plenty of herbs.
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Sweetcorn Salad (Mısır Salatası)
Tinned sweetcorn, pickles and mayonnaise. The salad children ask for most.