Description
Sumac Onions is a vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired salad featuring thinly sliced red onions marinated in tangy sumac, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or condiment, it adds a zesty punch to burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Massage Onions: Add the thinly sliced red onions, sumac, and salt to a medium bowl. Gently use your hands to massage the salt and sumac evenly into the onions for about 30 to 60 seconds, which helps soften the onions and infuse their flavor.
- Add Dressing and Herbs: Next, add the red wine vinegar or lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl. Mix everything together thoroughly to combine all flavors well.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and let the onions marinate for at least 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the onions to become pleasantly tangy and tender. You can also store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Serve: Serve the sumac onions chilled or at room temperature as a simple side salad or condiment. They pair wonderfully with burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads, adding a zesty and colorful touch to your meal.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon juice for red wine vinegar based on preference or availability.
- Marinating longer enhances the flavor and softens the onions further.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to four days.
- Use fresh sumac for best flavor, but ground sumac from spice stores also works well.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
