TasteAtlas announces the world's best salads: 6 delicacies from Turkey make the list
In the updated '100 Best Salads in the World' list by TasteAtlas, Antalya-style piyaz stood out by entering the top 10.
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Gastronomy platform TasteAtlas has updated its "100 Best Salads in the World" list, prepared through user votes and evaluations by culinary experts. Six traditional salads from Turkey were included in the ranking, where examples from Mediterranean cuisine stood out.
At the top of the list is Dakos, native to the island of Crete in Greece. Prepared with barley rusk, grated tomatoes, myzithra cheese, olive oil, and various herbs, Dakos was chosen as the best salad in the world in the platform's current ranking.
SALADS FROM TURKEY THAT MADE THE LIST
The delicacy from Turkey that reached the highest position on the list was Antalya-style piyaz. Known for its special sauce prepared with tahini, lemon juice, and vinegar, Antalya piyaz secured the 9th spot, entering the top 10.
- - Antalya-style piyaz – 9th place
- - Mersin-style kısır – 17th place
- - Eggplant salad – 27th place
- - Purslane salad – 43rd place
- - Olive piyaz – 54th place
- - Shepherd's salad (Çoban salatası) – 60th place
TasteAtlas states that it filters user ratings and highlights reliable evaluations when creating its rankings. The platform notes that the lists aim to promote the gastronomic heritage of countries and are updated periodically with new votes.