
Salads & starters
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemons and strain the juice to remove the seeds.
- Finely slice the red onion and soak it for 5 minutes in a little cold water to mellow its taste.
- Chop the fresh mint into fine strips.
- In a salad bowl, mix the lemon juice, grated zest, salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil and whisk until you get a lightly emulsified dressing.
- Drain the onion, add it with the mint and toss gently.
- 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.

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