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Herb Salad with Pickled Red Onion and Preserved Lemon

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Photo by Dan Monick

You can pluck the herbs ahead of time and chill them wrapped in damp paper towels in airtight bags.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 preserved lemon, flesh removed, peel sliced into thin strips
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 cup mint leaves
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/2 cup dill sprigs
Olive oil and flaky sea salt (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place onion in a small heatproof bowl. Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over onion and let cool.

    Step 2

    Drain onion and place in a medium bowl; add preserved lemon, cilantro, mint, parsley, and dill and toss to combine. Drizzle lightly with oil, season with salt, and toss again to coat.

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