Monday, August 25, 2014

Ottoman Watermelon and Olive Salad

By Tina Wasserman for ReformJudaism.com

Ottoman Watermelon and Olive SaladFor almost three thousand years there has been a Jewish presence in the region of the world now associated with Turkey. At one time the Ottoman Empire encompassed lands from the Persian Guld in the east to Hungary, Bulgaria, and Greece in the northwest, and from Egypt and palestine in the south to the Caucasus mountains in the north, with Istanbul designated its capital. I first tasted this wonderful combination of flavors on the island of Santorini in the Adriatic Sea. As bright as the iconic sun-drenched, white stucco walls and blue domed rooftops are on this island, this dish is vibrant with color and flavor to match its surroundings. Enjoy this dish any time of year but especially when watermelon is at its sweetest!

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