Description
Fresh Persian cucumber salad with lemon juice, parsley, sumac, and olive oil. A quick Mediterranean side dish that is bright, crisp, and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and finely chop the parsley.
- Add cucumbers, parsley, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and olive oil to a serving bowl.
- Massage the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and add additional sumac if desired.
- Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for uniform slices.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Add extra sumac before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0