Yogurtlu Mor Lahana Salatasi Recipes

CHOBAN SALATASI (TURKISH "SHEPHERD'S" SALAD)

Steps:

• Have all the vegetables cut into similar size, diced.
• English cucumbers work best; remove seeds from larger ones.
• Combine all ingredients in bowl.
• Mix dressing and gently toss just before serving salt and pepper to taste.

YOGURTLU MOR LAHANA SALATASI

Steps:

• Core the cabbage.
• Shred the cabbage and carrot with a grater or in a food processor.
• Transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle the salt all over; stir.
• Set aside the salted cabbage for half an hour. After thirty minutes have passed, rinse and drain. ^^^---I use a salad spinner for this step.
• Sautè the red cabbage and shredded carrots with olive oil in a large pan for about 3 minutes on low-medium heat. Do not over cook!
• Take off heat and cool.
• Once the cabbage and carrots have cooled, transfer the mixture to a platter.
• Combine the garlic-yogurt sauce ingredients and spoon over the cabbage and carrots.
• Heat up olive oil in a small pan and add in the paprika, cayenne and sumac. Infuse the spices for about 1-2 minutes on medium-low heat (be careful not to burn!) then drizzle over the yogurt sauce and around the cabbage and carrots.
• Garnish with dill or parsley and the lemon wedges.
• Servings are estimated.

PANCAR SALATASI

Steps:

• Wash the beetroots and cook by boiling. Cool.
• When cool peel the beetroots and cut into small cubes.
• Hold aside 1/4 cup beetroots for garnish.
• Mix beetroots with all the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate to chill.
• Garnish with diced beetroots and mint sprigs.

TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

Steps:

• Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
• Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

TURKISH CABBAGE SALAD (LAHANA SALATA)

Steps:

• Cut the cabbage in half and discard the outer tough leaves and the inner core.
• Cut each half into quarters and wash under cold water.
• Place each quarter on its side and slice very thin slices with a sharp knife.
• Place cabbage and carrots in a bowl and dress it with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar or lemon to taste.
• Toss well with enough dressing to suit your taste and serve.

FRUIT SALAD WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and orange juice together and set aside.
• Cut up fruit into bite sized pieces.
• Sprinkle lightly with lemon juice to prevent discolouration.
• Serve yogurt sauce with fruit bowl.