Pickled Red Onion Recipe
This pickled red onion recipe adds the quickest and most wonderfully tangy-sweet punch to any dish, and that's why I'm obsessed with it! In less than 30 minutes and with just a few simple ingredients, you can use these crisp pickled onions to transform any sandwich, taco, bowl or salad.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 6kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onion into 1/8th inch rounds.
- Find a glass jar or airtight container, that is large enough to hold the sliced onions and liquid.
- Pour the hot water into the container and stir in the sugar or honey, and salt. Stir until it dissolves. Then stir in the vinegar.
- Add the onions slices and press them down to make sure they are submerged. Let the onions soak and “pickle” in the liquid for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator and use within two weeks.
Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tb | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg