Mevsim Salatasi (Turkish Season Salad)

Mevsim Salatasi (Turkish Season Salad) is a quick and refreshing mix of crisp lettuce, purple cabbage, parsley, and carrot, tossed in a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a colorful addition to any meal!

A Staple Salad in Turkish Cuisine

Mevsim Salatasi, often referred to as Turkish green salad or lettuce salad, is a staple in Turkish cuisine and a common addition to everyday meals.

It can also be found at any local restaurant called esnaf lokantası, which serve traditional home-style food.

It’s one of the most popular salads in Turkey, alongside Çoban Salatası (Shepherd’s Salad). While Çoban Salatası is typically enjoyed in the summer due to its use of seasonal tomatoes and cucumbers, Mevsim Salatası is more common during the winter months when ingredients like lettuce, cabbage, and carrots are at their best.

Mevsim Salatasi pairs beautifully with any main dish, from kebabs to hearty stews known as güveç.

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Mevsim Salatasi (Turkish Season Salad)

Author: kebandkoft Courses: Salads

Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

Servings

Salad:

• 1 Romaine lettuce or any type you prefer, roughly chopped
• ¼ purple cabbage about ½ cup, thinly sliced (See Note 1)
• ½ cup parsley chopped
• 1 carrot grated

Dressing:

• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
• 1 tablespoon 1 pomegranate molasses optional, See Note 2
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. • Place the chopped lettuce, purple cabbage, parsley, and grated carrot in a large salad bowl.
   • To prepare the dressing: Combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and salt in a jar. Shake well until fully mixed.
   • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well-coated.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 106kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 321mg14%

Potassium 272mg8%

Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 1g2%

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Vitamin A 4380 IU

Vitamin C 55 mg

Calcium 49 mg

Iron 1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

1. If you want to soften the crunchiness of the cabbage, sprinkle a pinch of salt over it after slicing. Massage it gently with your hands, then transfer it to the salad bowl.
2. Pomegranate molasses can be found at Middle Eastern markets. It cannot be substituted with pomegranate juice in this recipe. If you can’t find it, simply leave it out.