Yogurtlu Karisik Yesil Salata (Mixed Green Salad with Yogurt Dressing)

www.turkishcookbook.com

2 servings.

Ingredients:

• Half a head of romaine, washed, drained, cut in bite sizes
• 1 small bunch arugula, washed, drained, chopped
• 1 small cucumber, washed, discard the seeds, grated
• 2-3 basil leaves, chopped
• 2-3 fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, lightly toasted
• Salt
• Pepper

Yogurt dressing:

• 1/2 cup plain Turkish yogurt
• 1-2 garlic cloves, smashed with salt
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Salt
• Pepper

Method:

• Place all the salad ingredients in a salad bowl.
• Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a separate small bowl.
• Taste and if necessary add more salt or pepper.
• Just before serving the salad, spread yogurt dressing all over the greens.
• Sprinkle some crushed red pepper on top.

This is a great Turkish salad for hot Summer days.