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A serving bowl of sumac cucumbers.

Sumac Cucumbers

Tressa Jamil
Pair crisp cucumber slices with tangy sumac, fresh parsley and lemon, and a generous helping of olive oil to make fresh Persian sumac cucumbers.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 52 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 5-6 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds
  • lemon juice, 1 lemon
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground sumac
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
 
  • Add the ingredients to a serving bowl and massage to combine for 2-3 minutes.
  • Taste and season with ground sumac. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Uniformly slice the cucumbers into rounds using a sharp knife or a mandoline.
  • Let the sumac cucumbers marinate for at least 30 minutes, letting the flavor of the ingredients combine. 
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 52 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 200 mg | Potassium: 124 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 891 IU | Vitamin C: 15 mg | Calcium: 21 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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