Turkish Sumac Onions (Marinated Onion Salad)
Turkish Sumac Onions (Marinated Onion Salad)
Ingredients
- 2 red onions, large, julienned
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 30 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup, as needed, to taste
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon sumac
Instructions
- 1
Slice the red onions into thin, crescent-shaped juliennes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Transfer the sliced red onions into a large mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped parsley to the bowl with the onions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour 30 ml of olive oil into the bowl. Add the pomegranate syrup (start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to your preference). Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add 1/2 tablespoon of sumac to the bowl, sprinkling it over the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using clean hands, thoroughly massage and mix all the ingredients together in the bowl. Continue massaging until the onions soften and all components are well combined and coated with the dressing. This step is crucial for softening the onions and infusing the flavors.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
The marinated onion salad is now ready to be served. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats and kebabs.
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Turkish Sumac Onions (Marinated Onion Salad)
- 2 red onions, large, julienned
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 30 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup, as needed, to taste
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon sumac
Instructions
- 1
Slice the red onions into thin, crescent-shaped juliennes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Transfer the sliced red onions into a large mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped parsley to the bowl with the onions.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour 30 ml of olive oil into the bowl. Add the pomegranate syrup (start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to your preference). Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add 1/2 tablespoon of sumac to the bowl, sprinkling it over the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using clean hands, thoroughly massage and mix all the ingredients together in the bowl. Continue massaging until the onions soften and all components are well combined and coated with the dressing. This step is crucial for softening the onions and infusing the flavors.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
The marinated onion salad is now ready to be served. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats and kebabs.