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    Shepherd's Salad (Choban Salad)

    Published: Aug 4, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 552 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    Shepherd's salad recipe.
    Shepherd's salad recipe.
    Shepherd's salad recipe.

    Shepherd's Salad is a light and refreshing salad that can be tossed together in minutes. Filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, olives, and a light lemon vinaigrette dressing.

    Shepherd's Salad ready to serve.

    If you're in need of a refreshing and flavorful summer salad, look no further.

    You're going to love this shepherd's salad because it's filled with healthy ingredients and it's easy to pull together in a moment's notice.

    Plus, it's coated in a light lemon vinaigrette dressing. Lemon juice is a great addition to a cold summer salad because it adds a bright citrus flavor.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients laid out on counter top.Shepherd's salad is easy to customize with what you may have on hand. Green bell pepper (or any pepper) would make a great addition to this recipe.

    If you don't have fresh lemon juice, use an equal amount of vinegar instead.

    Do you have fresh herbs available? A handful of chopped dill or mint would make a flavorful addition.

    Adding the dressing to your salad ingredients.

    What is choban salad?

    Choban Salad, also called shepherd's salad or Çoban salatası, is a Turkish salad consisting of chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and parsley. It is typically topped with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

    While there are many versions of a shepherd's salad,  the important part is that it's made with just a handful of easy, inexpensive ingredients that you have on hand.

    Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.

    Make ahead

    If you need to make your choban salad a few hours before an event or party, simply refrigerate until it's ready to serve.

    Because the salad contains vegetables, some juices will be released once they are tossed in the dressing. The salad will start to get soggy after a day or so.

    If you need to make your salad a day ahead, I'd suggest separating your salad ingredients from your dressing ingredients.

    Then, just before serving, toss your salad in the dressing. This way, your salad will remain beautiful and fresh, without any wilting ingredients.

    Shepherd's Salad ready to serve.
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    Shepherd's Salad

    Shepherd's Salad is a light and refreshing vegetarian salad that can be tossed together in minutes. Filled with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, olives, and a light lemon vinaigrette dressing.
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Total Time10 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 2 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
    • 4 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    • ½ medium red onion, chopped
    • 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • 2 ounces kalamata olives, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, add diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, olives, and parsley.
    • Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
    • Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed the same day.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Boos Maple Cutting Board
    • Zwilling Pro Chef's Knife
    • Lemon Juicer
    • Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowls

    Notes

    • Try to maintain a uniform size when dicing your ingredients. A salad is easier and more pleasant to eat when all of the ingredients are cut to a similar size.
    • Because the salad contains vegetables, some juices will be released once they are tossed in the dressing. The salad will start to get soggy after a day or so.
    • If you need to make your salad a day ahead, I'd suggest separating your salad ingredients from your dressing ingredients. Then, just before serving, toss your salad in the dressing. This way, your salad will remain beautiful and fresh, without any wilting ingredients.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Turkish

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