Description
Simple Sumac Onions is a tangy and flavorful Middle Eastern condiment made with thinly sliced red onions, sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil. This vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect as a topping for grilled meats, salads, wraps, or rice dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place the thinly sliced red onion in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and gently massage the slices to soften them slightly.
- Add the ground sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss well to coat all the onions evenly.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in chopped parsley just before serving, if using.
- Serve as a topping for grilled meats, salads, wraps, or rice dishes.
Notes
- Sumac onions are a traditional Middle Eastern condiment.
- For extra flavor, soak the onions in ice water for 10 minutes before draining and seasoning to reduce sharpness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
