Grilled Onion Salad with Sumac and Herbs

The humble alium gets a makeover.

Serves
serves 4
Time
25 minutes

SAVEUR EDITORS

Published on July 27, 2021

Inspired by the ocakbaşı restaurants of London’s Little Istanbul, this tangy onion salad from cookbook author Yasmin Khan is a common accompaniment to kebabs. While it is typically made using the juice from pickled turnips, feel free to use any sour pickle juice you have as a substitute.

Featured in: "The Unifying Power of London's Turkish Grill Houses."

Equipment

Bowls
Grill or Grill Pan

Ingredients

3 medium white onions, each cut into 6 wedges
¼ cups extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more as needed
¹⁄₄ cup pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp. sour pickle juice
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. ground sumac
1 tsp. Aleppo pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley leaves
1 tbsp. chopped mint leaves

ADVERTISEMENTAD

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, toss the onions with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 2

Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and charred all over, 10–12 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the molasses, ¼ cup water, pickle juice, lime juice, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and the remaining oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Transfer the onions to the bowl of dressing. Toss in the herbs. Serve hot or at room temperature.

In a bowl, toss the onions with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt.
Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and charred all over, 10–12 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the molasses, ¼ cup water, pickle juice, lime juice, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and the remaining oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Transfer the onions to the bowl of dressing. Toss in the herbs. Serve hot or at room temperature.

ADVERTISEMENTAD