Turkish Salad Gavurdagi
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This "bright" and refreshing salad, from www.turkikshcookbook.com has all my favorite ingredients. Named after a mountain in southeast Anatolia. Sumac is available in Middle Eastern shops or online. It will make a huge difference if you use the freshest, best tomatoes and freshest parsley you can find.

SERVES 3 -4

• 1/4 red onion or white onion, finely chopped
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped (NOT dried)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon pomegranate syrup (also known as pomegranate molasses)
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Garnish

• 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted

Crush the onion with the salt and sumac.

Toss all the ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl.

Arrange on a festive salad platter and garnish with the walnuts.

Gavurdagi salad's flavor is enhanced if you put it aside for a few hours before you serve it.