Some dishes exist to wake everything else up. Shawarma Red Onion Salad is one of them. Sharp, tangy, lightly spiced, and full of personality, it’s the kind of side that turns simple food into something memorable. Just a small spoonful can transform a bowl, a wrap, or a plate of vegetables into a complete, vibrant meal. Across Middle Eastern kitchens, onions have long been treated not just as a base ingredient, but as something worthy of the spotlight. When sliced thin and gently dressed with acid and spice, red onions soften, mellow, and take on a bold sweetness of their own. Add warm shawarma spices, and suddenly the salad becomes fragrant, colorful, and alive.