Everyone in Turkey Loves This Salad! | Gavurdağı: Perfect Mediterranian Appetizer | The BEST Version

Meet Gavurdağı, the amazing Turkish appetizer that’s a must-try for any salad lover! With a mix of fresh tomatoes, zesty onions, and delicious walnuts, this salad is a burst of flavor in every bite. We’ll guide you through creating the best version, sharing tips and tricks to elevate your salad. Whether for a light meal or a vibrant starter, Gavurdağı Salad is here to impress.
4 large tomatoes, diced
1.5 onions, diced
2/3 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper
Salt, according to your taste
4 sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 handfuls of crushed walnuts
1/3 nutmeg
Combine tomatoes and onion in a large bowl. Add salt, cumin, black pepper and chili pepper. Add garlic, pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint, walnuts and grate nutmeg. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes so the sauces will combine well.
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[@mariosstylianou9209]

As usual, Refika has shown us another brilliant Turkish recipe. I am a 65 year old Greek Cypriot and I have to say that in my opinion that there is no finer cuisine in the world than Turkish. It is simply fabulous. Big love from the UK. Peace xx

[@yaseennajjar]

I join your opinion

[@rosesteel4317]

Thanks for your kind words and review

[@pelinsumen4422]

❤

[@msanane5438]

We have many similar dishes ❤

[@larslarsen7457]

It is a great salad, greetings from Bulgaria. We know it very well.

[@ΕΛΙΖΑΚαρακουση]

Perfect Refika....specialy the bread at the end...........we use to call it PAPARA in Greece and it's realy the best part....Thank you.

[@techgaming7517]

More than Perfect thank you for this recipe, lots of love from India🇮🇳

[@barbaracombs9280]

I love this recipe as I love tomatoes, and I have a bottle of pomegranate molasses I brought back from Turkiye.

[@liaagrusa7486]

Refreshing..I'm Sicilian and I find our cuisines are so relatable!! Thank you!

[@soruvetespit]

My famous Italian Chef friend said that many Italian dishes originate from Turkish cuisine.

[@SaraWilsonBasturk]

Truly, the king of salads 👑

[@jolandajulyan3568]

Delicious 😋, thanks for sharing. From a wintery South Africa ❤

[@maritzaghitza6373]

You present beautifully your delicious recipes. You are charming. Many thanks for the recipes.

[@Piruluz]

Refiiiiika girrrl! I just finished making this for my family and this is how they say in Puerto Rico POR LA MACETA! It's delicious!! The first words that came out of my mouth when I tasted the juices were GOD IS GOOD. No lie. I had to write you and tell you. Thank you! Gracias y besos!!!

[@AmeyaDevkar]

I was late to arrive on your channel and now to see your videos from years apart , you have aged like wine sweet lady. Wonderful content, very different than most food channel and the uniqueness you bring from your culture and the often mentioned history lessons are a joy. All the love and blessings to you and your team, Cheers :)

[@yvangnutov8114]

Omg I made this today❤❤❤❤ , I could eat this everyday.

[@elviratim9060]

Самая вкусная изысканная кухня это турецкая, спасибо уважаемая Рэфика ❤😊всем мира и благополучия ❤😊 thanks

[@VeronicaD0862]

Ohh yummmm. It’s like a turkish pico de gallo 😂😂😂 with a kebab oh woww. Sending much love from Venezuela

[@marypurifoy3582]

Agreed, I immediately thought the same..😂

[@angeliquedunlop2420]

You insulted the salad by comparing it to pico de gallo 😂

[@VeronicaD0862]

@@angeliquedunlop2420 oh noo I’m sorry if it sounded like that. Both are very good salads for different purposes.

[@nicki66]

My daughter just came back from Turkey and she loved, loved, loved it and she said the food was fantastic! I will definitely try this. Thanks!

[@nbaanomad6074]

I hope one day you will put out a cookbook in English with these wonderful recipes!!!

[@natashasouliere1786]

IT WAS A HIT! I didn't tell anyone it was Turkish because I think they are tired of me talking about Turkiye. People were going back for my salad for 2nds and 3rds, more than any other dish. Thank you so much!

[@kouklakee]

Great looking salad and I love that you have two spoons and you show them . I wish more cooks would have two spoons . Bravo Sou

[@selinasnowdon2834]

Looks good, I was in my local Turkish grocery store here in Kanata (Canada) they got really excited when I said I watched your channel, one of them had even met you and said you were lovely, we had a great talk about the food you make

[@marisahimid8191]

A new recipe coming up. Hugs and kisses from Zanzibar Island Tanzania 🇹🇿 ❤❤❤. BLESS You guys

[@CaptainBuba]

This is a really delicious salad, my mother used to make this regularly.

[@alz4424]

I love that you encourage using real foods and sauces rather than flavoured ones. One of the many reasons I love your recipes ❤😊

[@nhiarslain2422]

Love the way you enthusiastically enjoying your salad. Makes me smile. Your video is awesome as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@natashasouliere1786]

I MADE IT! I exchanged toasted pecans for walnuts because they always taste bitter to me. I don’t think this is going to make till the 4th of July barbecue because I may sit with it on my lap watching my favorite Turkish drama. It is SO good!

[@SaraWilsonBasturk]

Interesting idea with the pecans. I don’t know why, but the walnuts in the US are usually bitter but walnuts in Turkey usually aren’t. 🤔

[@soruvetespit]

what is your favoriye Turkish drama?

[@natashasouliere1786]

@@soruvetespit Tuzak and anything with Ibrahim Celikkol

[@noorskitchenconnection]

Sôoo tempting really appreciate your efforts great job well done thanks for sharing such a nice recipe 👍🙂👍

[@416cyclestyle]

It is my fave salad, Anatolia restaurant in toronto introduced it to me and can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing!

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Thank you! I love pomegranate molasses , that our salad tonight. Simple ingredients delicious and fresh

[@pollykent2100]

Made this tonight and it was delicious! I found the pomegranate molasses at the Mideast grocery where I got the lavash bread for the tantuni you showed previously, which was ALSO delicious (and I have since made twice). Tomatoes are coming in here now, so I expect we will have this salad several more times this summer. Please keep delivering your delicious recipes, Refika! I love your food.

[@johannaliceaga5936]

Yesss I agree people make such a big deal about Italian and French food because they’re European but Turkish food beats all of that!

[@TUNC66]

Thank you for reflecting the truth.

[@janicewolk6492]

It's not a competition. People differ.

[@knowleecrypto]

Turkish is wonderful, but my favourite cousins are mostly italian. What I really recognized is that the quality of vegetables is much better in turkey than in europe. When I cook Italian dishes here in turkey, it's sooo good.

[@soruvetespit]

My famous Italian Chef friend said that many Italian dishes originate from Turkish cuisine.

[@Julie-fr]

This recipe looked interesting to me so I tried it. Yum! Delicious! One of my new favorites. Thanks for this one.

[@nmorphet8758]

Very much enjoy watching your show from 🇨🇦😋

[@jamesvoigt7275]

Glorious. Anything with walnuts gets my vote.

[@momanga]

try walnuts while drinking turkish coffie.

[@julinamn]

Just made this and it was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for the recipe

[@Sawsan1610]

My mouth is watering, you should write a book ❤

[@TeresaCAUBLE]

Delicious 🤤 I want a bowl and bread 🥖 right now 😊❤salads

[@idavo]

This salad looks wonderful, i shall be making that very soon. I love you & I love your team. I am British, English, & have learned so much from tuning into your vlogs I love Turkish food. Last year I was watching Masterchef & they were visiting Turkey & had to cook outdoors. I said to my family, they should have asked Refika as she is my favourite Turkish chef. And then you appeared! I felt so proud, I told my family, 'I love this woman! - she is amazing!' I was 10 feet tall, how proud to see my KZbin friend on our TV. Refika, you and your team brighten my day & you inspire me to want to cook more & cook better. Thank you so much for what you do for us who love your food and you. Thank you to your team for making every episode fun & entertaining. Sending you all love & a big thank you, from North West England. Çok teşekkür ederim. David.

[@redhairedsalvien]

That’s fantastic! Do you remember which episode it was? Would love to watch!

[@idavo]

@@redhairedsalvien - will look now.

[@idavo]

@redhairedsalvien - Masterchef Series 19, Episode 22. Available on BBC iPLAYER. (Masterchef UK). Enjoy new friend.

[@farahkitchensecrets1394]

Looking for very tasty and yummy and healthy and unique recipe ❤🎉best wishes for you 👍 God bless you 👏 thanks for sharing 👏

[@deannalacson2658]

i tried it and it was really delicious😋😋😋!! Thanks Refika....will definitely make this salad again👌👌👌

[@mardieeluppold]

Refika! love you! Love this salad!! Thank you!!

[@RichieTyndall]

4 tomatoes?!!! They must be footballs. This looks absolutely amazing. I am drooling here :) I'll have to search for pomegranate molasses.

[@jeannecastellano7181]

Wow! A new summertime salad to try.

[@djjd2011]

My dear Refika, I've been following you since your start and have a 3" binder full of your recipes that I have typed up. I'm about to start another binder. You always say that we should let you know if there is something we want to see in your channel. There is. Printable recipe's. Please consider this. You are the only recipe channel that I follow that does not have them. If this can't happen I will still follow you. I love your recipes. It would just make things so much easier. Thanks.

[@rupalbhagat4675]

Wow!!!!! Very Tempting 😋 Recipe 👌 Will definitely try this & get back to you. Keep Posting 😀 Regards 🇮🇳

[@liliorah]

I made it yesterday, and it was absolutely perfect! Greetings from Beirut!

[@janemacintyre9801]

The view outside your kitchen window!!!!

[@TheMovingEye]

That stuff is amazing in hot summers when still cold from the fridge. Together with your Meze, especially with some Feta, it can't get any better.

[@EverydayDukanDiet]

This looks amazing!! I must try it 😊

[@laboo111]

Love your recipes…love the salad extra juice so much. My siblings and I fought over it all the time.

[@kaneezfathima6993]

JazakAllah Khair from mysore india

[@irmabronder]

Monday I will get tomatoes from the farmer. So you know, what we are going to eat. Thank you for the beautiful 🍅 salad!❤

[@wissamsaab9841]

Thanks Refika, just the rihgt time , Summer , for this beautiful fresh tomato salad . Love to eat it chilled the folling day , with a dash of olive oil, the flavours are infused & explosive , yummmmmmy😋😋 ❤

[@nonpathogenicb4183]

I love your molasses! I carry them to US with me all the time :)

[@cookathome85]

Refika you are my favourite ❤

[@ulgenhan1921]

as a people from gavurdağı region its look delicious. bravo🎉

[@rs9K78]

Delicious, a new taste for our family but definitely worth it.

[@donnavorce8856]

This is something I could live on all summer. Now to wait for my garden tomatoes to hurry up and get ripe! Thanks Refika. I enjoy your show and seeing how much you enjoy sharing great food

[@lilylively8905]

I am from Iran and most Northern Iranian dishes have pomegranate molasses or purée.

[@bubblytv5]

So yummiest I must try it….I have tried your recipes and every one liked it very much….like falafel ,chicken kebabs etc ❤❤😊

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

This recipe looks amazing I definetly will try it.. thank you for sharing your recipes love you recipes..be safe and many blessings..🦬🐞🥰🐢

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Today I was looking through my photos from my trip to Turkey.. My thoughts went to the food we ate there. In particular the breads and salads. This salad will be added to my summer table. It looks amazing. Thank you❤

[@krasnoyarsk512]

It was the very bereketli for me😂😂

[@sandya2948]

Oh my that salad looks perfect for summer🥰

[@potdog1000]

i have just this second made it and all i can say is WOW, the combination of flavours & taste is phenomenal Thank you

[@lenaweisman861]

I just discover this channel and I am so excited!!! I really need to learn how to cook and you are just too much fun to watch

[@Gabrielarielle]

Thank you Refika. You make such delicious food

[@eligiuly]

Vegan splendour here! ♥️✨ Love from Italy

[@donnavorce8856]

yes!

[@Psysium]

Holy wow, that looks delicious! That's one giant serving just for me 😉

[@lalliepillay8613]

Love all your delicious yummy recipes...

[@maggie2936-q1m]

Another beautiful dish from Refika. ❤

[@marthacastro9162]

I just love you! 💞

[@dv7583]

I swear ❤❤❤❤❤... it is tooooo good

[@Chewie373]

Why aren't you selling anymore? I loved your products and bought from your Etsy page a couple of times.

[@maralsanosyan8918]

Ooooh my mom’s salad…. Brings so many good memories, adding nuts is a perfect idea

[@rochelles.8387]

Refika, this salad sounds absolutely amazing. I'll be making it very soon. I have a bottle of pomegranate molasses in the refrigerator. I'm so glad you featured a salad.

[@rayc1692]

Refika gets it right every time 😊

[@MikeBalkansky]

Çok seviyorum Turkish cuisine! 😘👌🙏❤️ Çok güzel! Thanks for the delicious inspiring recipes!

[@Refika]

Teşekkürler 🙏🏻

[@zyss-3062]

I love the tuekish recipes. The first one I tried was the famous turkish adana kayak but it kept breaking . Will try it again. But first will try this salad with the mushroom cheese appetizer some famous turkish bread or some version of pakistani Naan and now looking for more of your videos to finish with a main course and of course Aryan for drink

[@Sam-qr9wu]

I wasn't hungry when I started watching this video, now I'm dying to make this!!!!!!!

[@soruvetespit]

me too😂

[@nbaanomad6074]

I wish you had an English version or translation on your website as I love your recipes!

[@RameshPatel-ph3ie]

Thanks will do it today❤

[@shannonessig5959]

I'll be taking this to my next potluck! Thank you for a great recipe.

[@notactuallymyrealname]

I love any excuse to add parsley+mint to tomatoes, am bookmarking this for later in the summer! Love from the Pacific Northwest.

[@marksando3082]

I love pomegranate molasses. I love to drizzle it on roasted beets.

[@aimeemorgado8715]

As always you and your crew are delight. I learn something new and come away cherishing community

[@СпасЯнков-э2ч]

Going to try your version like the idea of nutmeg and cumin

[@cornfloats7004]

This one will happen for the next family holiday get together! Bless you, Refika!!!

[@ditastolk5271]

I live in the south of italy and I am going to make this right away!

[@mugedicle6708]

100% Refika is right; Gavurdagı is the best of all. Plus, it is Turkish, so we can understand why it is not famous worldwide.

[@marybrewer2203]

Salad looks amazing! God bless all your work!

[@NeKa..]

I tried this with the addition of a can of chickpeas (because trying to cut down on bread)... It was a wholesome lunch... Next I might try topping some chicken meatballs/kebabs instead (for my fill of protein). Point is, possibilities are immense and craving is the only limit with dishes like these

[@jeanneamato8278]

Summer lunch. Every day. Thank you. 😘

[@davidbennett9691]

I look forward to trying this when my tomatoes are ripe and fresh.

[@TJ-hs1qm]

that view outside even more gorgeous

[@rockies4660]

My favorite salad also. Thanks so much for the recipe.....will have to substitute the nar ekşisi . Bakalım

[@goodbarbenie5477]

Just like my Mama would have made it...😅. Delicious with my Fried or Grilled Fish🐟 Dish. Thank U..😊

[@Kookka_]

Thanks for this Refika. Can't wait to make this. Love from Florida

[@sannebolleke]

Love aspecialy the savory dishes you make ❤❤❤

[@buketkeen1275]

Delicious as always👍💐💝😋🇹🇷

[@cookingwithzahra459]

It looks yummy and tasty 🎉❤love this recipe and the way you prepared it 🤤 good job my friend 👍🏻🇵🇰✅😊

[@simama...xox..]

My mouth is now watering 🤤