Herb and Onion Salad
Photo: Thomas J. Story
The bright, robust flavors in this all-herb salad are so refreshing with a rich steak or salmon, you may never go back to lettuce. The recipe comes from Matthew Dillon of Bar Sajor restaurant in Seattle.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Put onion in a large bowl and gently toss with salt and vinegar. Let stand about 15 minutes for the texture to soften.
Step 2
2
Add herbs and sumac to onion and toss gently. Drizzle with oil and toss again until evenly coated.
Step 3
3
*Find sumac, a ground dried berry, in the spice aisle and at worldspice.com.
Ingredients
1 cup white onion shaved into very thin rings (use a mandoline)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 qt. packed mixed fresh mint leaves and tender cilantro, dill, and flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1/2 teaspoon sumac*
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
1
Put onion in a large bowl and gently toss with salt and vinegar. Let stand about 15 minutes for the texture to soften.
Step 2
2
Add herbs and sumac to onion and toss gently. Drizzle with oil and toss again until evenly coated.
Step 3
3
*Find sumac, a ground dried berry, in the spice aisle and at worldspice.com.
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