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Salatat limon (lemon salad)

A fresh, tangy salad served alongside meat dishes and stews in Sudan. Lemon, mint and onion combine for a sharp, refreshing taste.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the lemons and strain the juice to remove the seeds.
  2. Finely slice the red onion and soak it for 5 minutes in a little cold water to mellow its taste.
  3. Chop the fresh mint into fine strips.
  4. In a salad bowl, mix the lemon juice, grated zest, salt and pepper.
  5. Add the olive oil and whisk until you get a lightly emulsified dressing.
  6. Drain the onion, add it with the mint and toss gently.
  7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so the flavours blend.

Variations and tips

Tomato version. Add diced ripe tomato for a softer, juicier salad.

With what you can find here. Replace the fresh mint with a spoonful of dried mint rehydrated if needed.

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Original Ecomely recipe.