Family-Style Appetizer Platter

Ingredients

• • 3 red pearl onions, thinly sliced into rounds (or 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 can (3.5 oz/100 g) olive oil-packed sardines (see note)
  • 1 jar (6 oz/170 ml) oil-packed artichokes, drained
  • 1 jar (250 ml) roasted peppers, cut into large strips
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp small parsley leaves
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • Fleur de sel, to taste
  • Olive oil, to taste
  • Toasted bread