Vegan Akdeniz Salatası

Vegan Akdeniz Salatası is a vibrant and refreshing Turkish salad that mimics the essence of seafood with plant-based ingredients. Packed with flavors of the Mediterranean, this dish combines fresh vegetables, seaweed, and a zesty dressing for a delightful culinary experience.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Tomato - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 50 grams, diced
• Nori seaweed sheets - 1 sheet, crumbled
• Chickpeas (canned) - 100 grams, rinsed and drained
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 20 grams, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and chickpeas.
2. Crumble the nori seaweed and add it to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Add the chopped parsley and toss again to mix all ingredients well.
6. Serve immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting healthy digestion.
• Packed with antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Good source of plant-based protein from chickpeas.

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