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Lime-Pickled Red Onion

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Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.

Ingredient Info

Sumac can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, halved through root end, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sumac

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine onion and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and toss. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Just before serving, drain onion and toss with cilantro and sumac.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Onion can be pickled 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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