Turkish Onion Salad
Bright, tangy, and bursting with fresh herbs, Turkish Onion Salad is a vibrant side dish that dazzles your taste buds with its bold Mediterranean flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines thinly sliced red onions, soaked to tame their sharpness, with a handful of fresh parsley and mint, creating a refreshing base that's elevated by the citrusy zing of sumac and a drizzle of zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for serving alongside grilled meats, kebabs, or tucked into pita wraps, this no-cook salad is a flavor-packed addition to any meal—and it comes together in just 15 minutes. Healthy, vegan, and effortlessly delicious, this Turkish classic is a must-try for lovers of light and satisfying dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 0.5 cups fresh parsley
- 0.25 cups fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel the red onions and cut them in half. Thinly slice them into half-moons using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
Place the sliced onions in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 5 minutes. This helps to reduce their sharpness.
While the onions are soaking, finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Set aside.
Drain the onions and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Transfer the onions to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the sumac over the top. Toss the onions to evenly coat them with the sumac.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the onions and gently mix them together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the onion and herb mixture. Toss everything together until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary with more salt, lemon juice, or sumac.
Serve immediately as a side dish or garnish for grilled meats, kebabs, or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
