Description
Sumac Cucumbers is a refreshing and zesty side dish that combines thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions with a tangy sumac dressing, perfect for a light and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
Red Onion:
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
Sumac Dressing:
- 1½ teaspoons ground sumac
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Combine sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sumac, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Marinate: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving; enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, rice dishes, or mezze spreads.
- For extra tang, add more lemon juice or feta cheese.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
