© Frances Janisch
This is Musa Dagdeviren's variation on a dish from Gaziantep sometimes called Women's Salad. The salad gets that name from the way Gaziantep women like to describe themselves: "A little spicy, a little juicy, a little hot, a little sour, and, of course, a little sweet." More Terrific Salads
How to Make It
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, molasses and crushed red pepper. Season the dressing with salt.
Step 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.
Make Ahead
The salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour.