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Sumac Onion Salad
Sumaklı Soğan Salatası
Thin red onion half-moons tossed with sumac, parsley and a little red pepper for a crisp, tangy side.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0
- Rest
- 0
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 Large red onion
- 1 tsp Ground sumac
- ¼ tsp Table salt
- ¼ tsp Turkish red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Parsley
chopped
Method
Halve the onion from top to bottom and slice into thin half-moons. Separate the layers in a mixing bowl.
Add the measured sumac, salt, red pepper flakes and parsley. Toss until the onion slices are evenly coated, then serve immediately.
Cooking guidance
Slice the onion thinly and separate the layers so the sumac coats every piece. This version is served right after mixing and keeps the onion crisp.
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