Description
This Marinated Turkish Onion Salad is a simple and vibrant side dish featuring thinly sliced yellow onions tossed with apple cider vinegar, sumac, and fresh parsley. Perfect for adding a tangy, fresh flavor to any meal, it requires minimal preparation and is served chilled to enhance its crisp and zesty profile.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Chop the onions: Slice the yellow onions into half-moon shapes, either lengthwise or crosswise, depending on your texture preference. Transfer the sliced onions into a medium-sized bowl.
- Marinate the onions: Pour the apple cider vinegar over the onions and gently toss with your hands, pressing slightly to help the onions absorb the vinegar and soften a bit. This step also mellows the sharpness of the onions.
- Add parsley and sumac: Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh parsley and the sumac over the marinated onions. Toss everything together until well combined, ensuring the bright red sumac is evenly distributed for a tangy flavor and vivid color.
Notes
- For milder onions, soak the sliced onions in cold water for 10 minutes before marinating.
- Sumac can be found in Middle Eastern or specialty spice stores; it provides a lemony tang that is essential to the authentic flavor.
- This salad is best served chilled after marinating for at least 10 minutes or up to an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous note.
- Adjust vinegar quantity depending on your taste preferences for acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
