Sumac Onions
Sumac Onions
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sumac
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the thinly sliced red onion in a medium bowl. Add the salt and, using your hands, gently massage the salt into the onion for about 1 minute. This helps to soften the onion and reduce its raw bite.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, sumac, freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and black pepper to the bowl with the onions. Toss everything together until the onions are evenly coated with the spices and dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and let the sumac onions marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the onions to further soften.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Before serving, give the sumac onions another quick toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve the sumac onions as a vibrant and flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats, falafel, kebabs, salads, or as a topping for sandwiches and wraps.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sumac Onions
- 1 red onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sumac
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the thinly sliced red onion in a medium bowl. Add the salt and, using your hands, gently massage the salt into the onion for about 1 minute. This helps to soften the onion and reduce its raw bite.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, sumac, freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and black pepper to the bowl with the onions. Toss everything together until the onions are evenly coated with the spices and dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cover the bowl and let the sumac onions marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the onions to further soften.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Before serving, give the sumac onions another quick toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve the sumac onions as a vibrant and flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats, falafel, kebabs, salads, or as a topping for sandwiches and wraps.