Tomatoe And Sumac Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and garlic.
• Add sumac, kosher salt and a generous sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with large pieces of quality feta cheese (optional). Enjoy!

TOMATOE AND SUMAC SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix the sumac, salt and (sugar - if using together)
• 2. Use your hands to rub and work the sumac mixture into the onion slices. (this infuses flavor and softens the onions)
• 3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, parsley and paprika flakes and mix well.
• 4. Whisk the oil and lemon juice well and then pour over the salad.
• 5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

PIYAZ SALAD WITH RED ONIONS, TOMATOES, PARSLEY AND SUMAC

Steps:

• Rub and work sumac and the salt into the onion slices with your hands really well (this will soften the onions and help spices infuse in well).
• Stir in the chopped tomatoes, parsley and paprika flakes, combine well.
• Wisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice and pour over the piyaz salad. Season with more salt (if needed) and freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve Piyaz Salad with feta cheese, olives and/or hummus for a delicious spread. Piyaz Salad is also the ultimate accompaniment of Lahmacun and Turkish meatballs, kofte.

IRAQI 'SUMMAG' SALAD - SUMAC SALAD.

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers in stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half, length-wise. Slice these halves into semi-circles, each no more than 1-2 mm thick. Put the cucumbers in the salad bowl.
• Chop the tomato into 'salad size' pieces- not too large and not too small. Add to the cucumber.
• Slice the onion into long, pieces and add to the tomato and cucumber.
• Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salad and add the sumac and salt to taste. Mix well. Enjoy.