Description
Simple Sumac Onions are a vibrant and tangy side dish made by marinating thinly sliced red onions in sumac spice, salt, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, and olive oil, finished with fresh parsley. This quick and easy recipe enhances salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more with a refreshing burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions and Spices
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dressing and Herbs
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine: In a medium bowl, combine thinly sliced red onion, sumac, and salt.
- Massage: Gently massage the sumac and salt into the onions for 30-60 seconds to help soften and infuse the flavors.
- Add dressing: Stir in the red wine vinegar or lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and chopped fresh parsley to coat the onions evenly.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the onions to marinate and develop their tangy flavor. The onions can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Serve: Enjoy the marinated sumac onions as a side salad, a zesty condiment, or a flavorful topping for burgers, sandwiches, wraps, or other salads.
Notes
- Use red wine vinegar or lemon juice based on your preferred acidity and flavor preference.
- Massage the onions well to mellow their sharpness and increase flavor absorption.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie.
- Sumac can be found at Middle Eastern or specialty spice stores.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
