Turkish tomato pomegranate walnut salad (Gavurdagi)

Prep time: 15 minutes 
Makes: 4 servings

Turkish Gavurdagi salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that features fresh ingredients, a light and
fragrant dressing and heart-healthy walnuts. It’s a great way to add more color to your usual
meals, and it pairs best with your choice of a grilled protein source.

Ingredients

Salad

• 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 2 cucumbers, diced
• ¼ cup red onion or shallot, diced
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• ¼ cup pomegranate arils
• ¾ cup of walnuts, chopped

Dressing

• 1 tsp sumac
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• (optional) cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Chop up your fruits and vegetables, add them to a shallow serving bowl and mix together.
• In a separate bowl, prepare salad dressing and drizzle over.
• Garnish salad with chopped walnuts and pomegranate arils.
• Serve immediately.

Laura Nguyen, RD (Registered Dietitian) | TELUS Health 2024