Middle Eastern Onion Salad
A vibrant and zesty salad , holds a special place in the culinary traditions of the Middle East. It's a delicious and refreshing. Serving it as a bed under grilled meats adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sumac
- 1 cup parsley
Instructions
- Thinly slice onions, Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add sumac, squeeze the juice of half lemon over the onions. And drizzle olive oil over the mixture. Toss well to ensure every slice is coated.
- Roughly chop parsley, and add over onion.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Salad is ready to serve.
Notes
- Onion Choice: Red onions are preferred for their color and milder taste, but you can substitute with white onions if desired.
- Sumac Substitution: If you can't find sumac, you can use a little extra lemon juice, but the unique tang of sumac is hard to replicate.
- Serving Suggestions: This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats, especially kebabs. It can also be served with flatbreads or as part of a mezze platter.
- Storage: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The salad's flavor might intensify over time.