Sumac Onion Salad
Sumac Onion Salad is Turkish inspired recipe that is incredibly simple to make, yet it packs a bold flavor punch. With just a few basic ingredients—onions, sumac, olive oil, tomatoes, and lemon—you can create a vibrant salad that pairs perfectly with grilled goods, dips, or even a humble sandwich wrap.
Ingredients
- 2 medium white onions
- 1 large tomato
- 1 ½ tbsp sumac
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- juice of ½ lemon
- a pinch of chili flakes for some heat optional
Instructions
- Begin by thinly slicing your onions. If raw onions tend to be too sharp for your liking, you can massage onions before adding other ingredients with salt and let it sit for 5 minutes.. This helps mellow out the flavor, making the onions more palatable while still retaining their crunch.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced onions with sumac, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. The sumac will instantly coat the onions in a beautiful reddish hue, while the lemon and olive oil will add a silky brightness.
- Season to taste. Taste the salad and add more salt and chili flakes to your liking if needed.
- Gently toss the salad until the onions are well coated with the seasoning. For the best results, let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.