Chargrilled Turkish Bread Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Chargrilled Turkish Bread Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh flavors and delightful textures. Tender cubes of smoky, chargrilled Turkish bread soak up a tangy lemon and sumac dressing, perfectly balancing the crunch of cucumbers, the juiciness of ripe tomatoes, and the zest of red onions. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint add a fragrant brightness, while a sprinkle of red chili flakes brings a subtle kick to each bite. Optional crumbled feta cheese takes this salad to the next level, making it an irresistible combination of savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes. Quick and easy to assemble, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a centerpiece for summer gatherings. Embrace the bold flavors of this Mediterranean favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 loaves Turkish bread
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 4 large Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Flat-leaf parsley
• 0.25 cup Mint leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Sumac
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cut the Turkish bread into thick slices and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 3

Peel and slice the garlic cloves in half, then rub the cut side over the bread slices to infuse flavor.

Step 4

Grill the bread for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly charred and crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 6

Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding the stems.

Step 7

Cut the grilled Turkish bread into bite-sized cubes.

Step 8

In a large serving bowl, combine the bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, lemon juice, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 11

If desired, crumble the feta cheese over the salad as a topping.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this chargrilled Turkish bread salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2195.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3389.4

Total Fat 94.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 7703.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 511.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 56.1g
Protein 101.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1280.9mg	0%
Iron 34.9mg	0%
Potassium 3808.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 62.0%