Appetizer · Side Dish · Mediterranean · Middle Eastern ·

Tangy Turkish Ezme Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

Name: Tangy Turkish Ezme Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground sumac; Salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 1 small chili pepper, finely sliced (optional)

A vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring finely chopped vegetables and a tangy dressing that's both citrusy and sweet.

4.1(992 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 28, 2025

Tangy Turkish Ezme Salad with Pomegranate Molasses — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad Base

For the Dressing

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 91 kcal
Protein: 1.8 g
Carbs: 14.7 g
Fat: 3.7 g
Fiber: 2.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 362 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Carbs: 58.8 g
Fat: 14.9 g
Fiber: 10.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 medium tomatoes finely chopped	44	2	10	0.5	3
1 medium cucumber peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped	16	0.8	4	0.2	1
1 small red onion finely chopped	28	0.8	6	0.1	1
2 green bell peppers finely chopped	48	2	12	0.4	2
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses	80	0	20	0	1
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed	4	0.1	1.2	0	0.1
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	13.5	0
1 clove garlic minced	5	0.2	1	0	0.1
1 teaspoon ground sumac	6	0.2	1.3	0.1	0.9
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped	5	0.5	1	0.1	0.5
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves roughly chopped	1	0.1	0.3	0	0.2
1 small chili pepper finely sliced (optional)	6	0.3	1	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Salad Base

1
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell peppers.
2
Mix Ingredients
Mix the chopped vegetables in a large bowl, ensuring an even distribution.
3
Set Aside
Set aside while you prepare the dressing.

Making the Dressing

1
Combine Liquids
In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and olive oil.
2
Add Seasonings
Add the minced garlic, ground sumac, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
3
Dress Salad
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture.

How to Make Tangy Turkish Ezme Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Tossing the Salad
Gently toss the vegetables with the dressing until everything is well coated.
2
Resting
Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
3
Final Toss before Serving
Toss again lightly just before serving to refresh the flavors.