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Ezme in a white ceramic bowl garnished with parsley.
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5 from 2 votes

Acılı Ezme Recipe (Spicy Turkish Salad Ezmesi)

Swim in the Mezze-merizing flavors of ezme. Put boring side dishes out of their mezze-ry by whipping up this classic Turkish banger!
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 6 Yield: 4 cups (946 ml.)
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Adam Sobel
Cost: $5.50

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded onion, finely chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, finely chopped red bell pepper, and finely chopped Fresno chili.
  • Drain the minced vegetables in a wire mesh strainer, pressing it by hand to drain most of the juices.
  • Place the drained vegetables into a mixing bowl and add the parsley, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Mix the ezme and serve the salad as a side dish, a mezze topping, or a flavorful topping for grilled vegetables or pita bread.

Notes

  • For milder heat, remove the seeds from the Fresno chili before finely chopping it. If you prefer more spiciness, leave some or all of the seeds intact, or add some additional Aleppo pepper flakes.
  • Allow the Ezme salad to sit for a few minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together and develop their full potential.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors may intensify over time, making it even more delicious the next day. However, you may need to drain a little of the extra liquid the veggies release as they marinate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1394IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg