Çoban Salatası (Turkish Shepherd's Salad)

Method

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1. 1Thinly slice or finely dice the onion. Rub it with a pinch of salt, wait 1-2 minutes, then rinse and drain to soften its bite.
2. 2Cut the tomatoes into roughly 1 cm cubes. Remove some of the very watery seeds if you like, so the salad doesn't get soggy.
3. 3Peel the cucumbers in stripes and dice them the same size as the tomatoes. Seed the peppers and cut into thin rings or small dice.
4. 4Put all the vegetables and the parsley in a large bowl.
5. 5Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Pour over the salad just before serving, toss gently and sprinkle with sumac if you like.