Best 7 Kirazli Roka Salatasi Recipes

WASHINGTON STATE APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the apples, 3/4 cup water, and the lemon juice in a large nonstick pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high hear. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain.
• Push the apples through a food mill or strainer to puree and remove skin. Return the applesauce to the pot of water; add the cinnamon,cloves,mace, and brown sugar. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 45 to 60 minutes, stirring often.
• Cover and refrigerate. Apple butter keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week. Freeze for longer storage.

TURKISH CHICKPEA SALAD (NOHUT SALATASI)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine salad ingredients (don't even stir them up yet if you don't want to).
• Use a small glass jar with a tight fitting lid, and combine all the dressing ingredients: shake and pour over salad in bowl.
• Toss to combine.

TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

Steps:

• Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
• Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH WALNUTS (CEVIZLI ROKA SALATASI)

Steps:

• Note: the dressing tastes best if prepared at least 1 hour in advance of serving.
• Wash and drain the arugula well.
• Depending on the size of the leaves, leave whole or chop up into smaller pieces.
• Arrange the arugula on a platter or on 4 individual salad plates.
• Whisk all the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings. If you want the dressing a little spicier, add more of the (powdered) red pepper flakes.
• Drizzle dressing over the arugula; gently toss. Add goat cheese (or tulum cheese if available). Garnish walnuts on top.
• Finally, add the basil leaves and if desired, garnish each serving with a light toss of dried pomegranate seeds.

PANCAR SALATASI

Steps:

• Wash the beetroots and cook by boiling. Cool.
• When cool peel the beetroots and cut into small cubes.
• Hold aside 1/4 cup beetroots for garnish.
• Mix beetroots with all the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate to chill.
• Garnish with diced beetroots and mint sprigs.

CELERY ROOT SALAD (KEREVIZ SALATASI)

Steps:

• Peel celery roots and rub them with lemon juice to prevent darkening.
• Work in batches as celery roots darken very quickly. Grate the roots and as you grate, transfer them to a bowl and mix with some more lemon juice.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well.
• Chill before serving.

KIRAZLI ROKA SALATASI

Steps:

• Season the arugula leaves lightly with salt and lemon juice. Place on a serving platter.
• Arrange the rest of the ingredients over the top. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil all over the salad. Serve immediately.