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Kısır | Traditional Salad From Mersin, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kısır | Traditional Salad From Mersin, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kısır | Traditional Salad From Mersin, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kısır | Traditional Salad From Mersin, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kısır | Traditional Salad From Mersin, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kısır | Traditional Salad From Mersin, Turkiye | TasteAtlas

Kısır

(Kisir)

Kısır is a classic Turkish salad made with thin bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, garlic, parsley, and either lemon juice or sour pomegranate molasses. Red pepper flakes are often added to the salad to make it spicier. Lemon juice is typically used in northwestern Türkiye, while pomegranate molasses is more commonly used in the southeast of the country.


The salad is ideal for buffets and meze, but it is also often used as a side dish for a variety of barbecued meat dishes. It is traditionally served cold or at room temperature.