Sumac Onion Salad
A traditional Lebanese onion relish made with red onions, fresh parsley, sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Prep Time
10 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions, very thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ground sumac
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced onions in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the lemon juice and salt.
- 3
Massage the onions gently for 2–3 minutes to soften them.
- 4
Add the parsley, sumac, olive oil, and black pepper.
- 5
Toss until evenly coated.
- 6
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve alongside grilled meats, shawarma, falafel, kebabs, or wraps.
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