Olive Oil Mountain Thyme Salad

Ingredients

• 3 bunches fresh mountain thyme
• 1 medium red onion
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Trim the woody stems of the fresh mountain thyme, wash the leaves thoroughly in plenty of water, and dry them well.

2. 2

   Slice the red onion into thin half-moons and gently rub it with a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and sumac to prepare the dressing.

4. 4

   Add the thyme and sliced onions to the dressing bowl and toss gently to combine.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with black olives, and serve.

Note. To reduce any bitterness, you can soak the thyme in vinegary water for 10 minutes after washing, and always choose the freshest sprigs.