Shepherd’s salad, known as çoban salatası in Turkish, is easy to make and very healthy. It is also popular in other Mediterranean countries where juicy tomatoes grow in abundance.

Preparation time: 15 mins

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 or 5 juicy tomatoes chopped in small pieces
• 2 small cucumbers chopped in small cubes
• 1 green pepper chopped in small cubes
• 1 red onion chopped into small pieces
• Bunch of parsley finely chopped
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Lemon juice or red wine vinegar (whatever you prefer)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Turkish black olives (optional)

Preparation

1. Place all the chopped vegetables in a serving bowl.
2. Add the olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt and pepper to the bowl and mix well.
3. Garnish with black olives and serve with bread (optional).