Turkish Chopped Salad

Ingredients

• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped mint leaf

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, molasses and crushed red pepper. Season the dressing with salt.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the cucumbers, scallions, green bell pepper, onion, parsley and mint.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

4. 4

   Serve at once or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.