Sumac Salad Recipe

Featuring a mix of fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Enhanced with the unique tangy taste of sumac, along with the freshness of parsley and mint, this salad is dressed in a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.

🇮🇶 Iraq

4-6 servings

20 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 medium cucumbers, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons sumac
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Pita bread, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.

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Step 1

Add Herbs: Mix in the chopped fresh parsley and mint, giving the salad a fresh and aromatic flavor.

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Step 3

Season: Sprinkle the sumac over the salad. This key ingredient adds a tangy, lemony flavor that is characteristic of Middle Eastern cuisine.

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Step 4

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. This simple dressing will complement the sumac and bring the salad together.

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Step 5

Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Step 6

Serve: Serve the salad immediately, perhaps with warm pita bread on the side. The bread can be used to scoop up the salad or to enjoy any remaining dressing at the bottom of the bowl.

Source: generated with the assistance of AI technology to provide innovative and diverse culinary ideas.

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