Turkish Radish Salad Recipe: Turp Salatası
Turkish radish salad is grated radish and carrot tossed with garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and parsley, then chilled. It serves grilled meat and fish.
Turkish radish salad, or turp salatası, is grated radish and carrot tossed with minced garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and parsley, then chilled. You mix everything in one bowl and let it rest in the fridge before serving.
This salad goes well with grilled meat and fish. For more dishes to cook at home, browse the full Turkish recipes collection, including the rest of the Turkish meze spread that a salad like this belongs to.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 2 radishes, coarsely grated
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated fine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and black pepper
Method
Place all the ingredients in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Served chilled or at room temperature.
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