This Mersin salad pairs purslane with chickpeas and lemon, creating a fresh summer plate with real brightness.
12 min prep
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Pick over and wash the purslane, then dry the leaves completely in a strainer.
Drain the chickpeas and remove any loose skins.
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt for 45 seconds.
Rest the chickpeas in the dressing for 5 minutes so the tartness moves inside.
Add the purslane and spring onions to the chickpeas and serve without crushing the leaves.
Keep the purslane separate while the chickpeas absorb the sauce, so the leaves do not lose their liveliness while waiting.
Before serving, turn the bowl once from bottom to top so the chickpeas do not collect at the bottom.
💡 Tip: Washing and drying the purslane just before mixing keeps its crunch.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cool with olive oil drizzled on top and toasted bread on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~124
kcal calories
5
g protein
14
g carbs
4
g fat
2.5g
Sugar
3.8g
Fiber
294.3mg
Sodium
0.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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