Herb Salad with Pickled Red Onion and Preserved Lemon

Name: Herb Salad with Pickled Red Onion and Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ medium red onion; 1 cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup sugar; ½ whole preserved lemon; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 1 cup mint leaves; 1 cup parsley leaves; ½ cup dill sprigs; 2 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt

A fresh and vibrant herb salad featuring quick-pickled red onions, preserved lemon, and a medley of fresh herbs including cilantro, mint, parsley, and dill, dressed simply with olive oil and sea salt.

4 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ medium red onion
•1 cup red wine vinegar
•½ cup sugar
•½ whole preserved lemon
•1 cup cilantro leaves
•1 cup mint leaves
•1 cup parsley leaves
•½ cup dill sprigs
•2 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt

Cooking Instructions

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.
15 min
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.
5 min