Zesty Turkish Potato Salad with Sumac and Fresh Herbs

The heartiness of potatoes is combined with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing to create the colorful and revitalizing Turkish Potato Salad. This salad delivers a lovely combination of textures and spices, enhanced by the distinct tastes of sumac and pul biber (Turkish red chili flakes). It is ideal for picnics, get-togethers, or as a side dish. This salad is a tasty and nutritious complement to any meal because of the fresh herbs and lemon juice that liven up every mouthful.

Ingredients:

• For the Salad:

• 2 pounds (1 kilo or 4-5 large) potatoes
• 4-5 green onions, chopped
• 1 medium-sized carrot, grated
• 1 medium onion (red or white), thinly sliced
• 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
• ½ cup chopped parsley

For the Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sumac
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) red chili flakes

 

Directions:
Prepare the potatoes: Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces after peeling. Boil them in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are just soft.
Get the salad ready. Components: Grated carrot, finely sliced onion, chopped green onions, chopped Romaine lettuce, and parsley should all be combined in a large mixing dish.
Put the potatoes in: Add the potatoes to the mixing bowl with the other veggies when they have cooled to room temperature.
Prepare the dressing: Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, sumac, and pul biber in a small bowl until well blended.
Prepare the salad: Drizzle the veggies and potatoes with the dressing. Toss the ingredients gently until the dressing coats them evenly.

Serve: To allow the flavors to infuse, let the salad rest for a few minutes. If preferred, garnish with more parsley or a dash of sumac for flavor. Serve cold or room temperature.
In summary:

A sense of the Mediterranean is brought to your table with this tasty and refreshing side dish, Turkish Potato Salad with Sumac and Fresh Herbs. It’s a flexible dish that goes well with grilled meats, seafood, or even vegetarian dinners because of its zesty dressing and ideal textural balance. This salad’s distinct tastes are likely to wow, despite its simplicity.