Semizotu salatası is a unique Turkish salad made with purslane as the key ingredient. Purslane (Turkish: semizotu) is a wild weed filled with Omega-3 fatty acids, with a sour and slightly salty flavor and gooey texture inside its green leaves.

There are many variations on this salad, but in addition to purslane, it is typically prepared with sliced onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil. The salad is seasoned with a simple combination of salt and pepper. The ingredients are simply mixed, and the salad can then be served, preferably as an accompaniment to all kinds of meat, fish, or vegetable dishes.