Classic Onion Salad
This refreshing classic onion salad features thinly sliced onions tossed with fresh herbs and a tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, it balances the sharpness of onions with the brightness of lemon.
This recipe is lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include olive oil, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion and chopped green bell pepper.
- Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the onion and pepper mixture and toss well to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.