Turkish Onion Salad

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sumac (optional)

Instructions

1. Peel and thinly slice the red onions. Soak in cold water for about 10 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain.
2. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small, uniform pieces.
3. Remove seeds and core from the bell pepper, and chop it into small pieces.
4. Rinse and finely chop the parsley.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and sumac (if using).
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained onions, diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad.
7. Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are well-coated.
8. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving.