Turkish Chopped Salad

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
2. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3. 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (see Note)
4. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
5. Salt
6. 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
7. 2 medium cucumbers—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and and cut into 1/4-inch dice
8. 2 scallions, minced
9. 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10. 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
11. 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
12. 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves

1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, molasses and crushed red pepper. Season the dressing with salt.
2. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the cucumbers, scallions, green bell pepper, onion, parsley and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve at once.