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Sumac Cucumber

This easy Sumac cucumber salad is the perfect Middle Eastern style salad that comes together in minutes, and can be served with almost anything!
5 from 3 votes
Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Servings 2 servings
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup mint finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Halve cucumbers lengthwise and slice. Slice the red onions too.
  • Place in a large bowl.
  • Add Sumac, salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze the juice of a lemon into it.
  • Add a generous drizzle of olive oil.
  • Mix well and let it sit in the refrigerator.
  • Top with chopped mint leaves, some more Sumac and lemon wedges and serve.

Notes

  • In addition to the cucumbers and onions, you can also add other veggies of your choice to make a nice, wholesome tasty salad. Cherry tomatoes, radish, beet and carrots are all great choices. 
  • Start with a little Sumac and salt, toss everything well and give it a quick taste to check for the right amount of saltiness. You can always add more if needed. 
  • Remember to choose ripe, fresh cucumbers for this salad. Check if they’re firm and don’t have any soft spots before you use them.
  • Your leftover Sumac cucumber salad can stay good in the refrigerator for 2 days. 
  • Make sure you use an airtight container to store it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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