Zeytin Yağı

Zeytin Yağı is a vibrant Turkish breakfast dish featuring a medley of fresh vegetables drizzled with high-quality olive oil, perfect for a healthy start to your day. This dish celebrates the flavors of the Mediterranean, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (approximately 150 grams)
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium (approximately 150 grams)
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams
• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons (60 ml)
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumber under cold water. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
2. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, bell pepper pieces, and Kalamata olives.
4. Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and feta mixture, and gently toss to combine.
7. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for added flavor and freshness.
8. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.
• Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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