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Easy Tomato and Onion Salad with Sumac

Published: Jan 24, 2023· By: Janelle Hama

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Super easy tomato and onion salad with sumac is a wonderful fresh side salad to many meals. Made with sliced sweet tomatoes and onion tossed in a herby lemon dressing.

a white plate filled with sliced tomato and onion salad with spices and seasoning on the side

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  • 😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • 🍅Ingredients You’ll Need
  • 🍅 How to Make Tomato and Onion Salad with Sumac
  • 🥗Variations
  • 🥗Serving Suggestions
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🥗Related Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe

😋Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • A light and healthy dish that can be enjoyed all year round
  • The flavors are refreshing from the sweet tomatoes combined with sharpness from the onions in a fresh sour dressing
  • Served as a side dish or as a topping 
  • Dietary friendly - vegan, dairy free, nut free, soy free and gluten free

🍅Ingredients You’ll Need

parsely, mint, red onion, tomato, oil, salt, pepper, sumac and lemon on a white bench

Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Tomatoes should be firm but ripe and cut into bite sized chunks (I like thinly sliced wedges), you can use any variety you like.

White or red onion which will be sliced. Spring onions or shallots can be used instead if you desire.

Fresh parsley leaves and mint leaves which will be finely chopped. I have sometimes used dried mint instead.

Dressing ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil, if you are on an oil free diet, simply leave this out.

Fresh lemon juice and sumac are both sour and enhance the sweet flavor of the tomatoes.

Sumac is a red powder made from the ground sumac bush, a native plant to the Middle East and Mediterranean region. It can be found at your local Middle Eastern or Mediterranean grocer or you can buy it online here (affiliate link).

Salt and pepper to taste.

Tip: All ingredients found in the dressing can be adjusted to suit your taste.

🍅 How to Make Tomato and Onion Salad with Sumac

Step 1 - In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, parsley, and mint.

Step 2 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

🥗Variations

This salad can easily accommodate additional ingredients such as capers, freshly chopped cucumbers, toasted nuts and seeds.

Try using basil instead of parsley and mint. 

a white plate filled with tomato and onion slices with green herbs and dressing

🥗Serving Suggestions

This salad makes the perfect side to many dishes. Try it with mujadara, a famous Lebanese lentil and rice dish or with vegan shish tawook tofu skewers.

Or chop this salad finely and use it as a topping for sandwiches, toast, toasted pita bread or a plate of greens.

❓FAQ

Can I make tomato and onion salad ahead of time?

Yes, prepare and chop the onions, tomatoes, herbs and store them separately in a sealed container in the fridge. Whisk the salad dressing and store in the fridge also in a sealed container. Combine ingredients up to 30 minutes prior to serving.

salad serving-ware next to a plate of tomato salad

🥗Related Recipes

Want more salads with sumac? Try my fattoush salad or this simple arugula salad called rocca salad.

You might also like authentic Lebanese taboule salad or this very common one called Arabic salad

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📖 Recipe

a white plate filled with sliced tomato and onion salad with spices and seasoning on the side

Easy Tomato and Onion Salad with Sumac

Super easy tomato and onion salad with sumac is a wonderful fresh side salad to many meals. Made with sliced sweet tomatoes and onion tossed in a herby lemon dressing.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Any, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes sliced into thin wedges
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoon mint leaves chopped

Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, parsley, and mint.
    3 medium tomatoes, 1 small red onion, 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, 2 tablespoon mint leaves
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, sumac, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
    1 teaspoon sumac, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt

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Notes

Yield 2-4 servings
Use your preferred type of salad tomato
The ingredients in the dressing can be adjusted to suit your liking
 
You might also be interested in these salads Lebanese potato salad with spring onion or this balela salad

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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