Pickled Red Onions
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
15 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Pickled Red Onions
Description
To make Pickled Red Onions, the onion is peeled and thinly sliced, using a sharp knife or mandoline for consistency. The slices are softened by pouring hot water over them while draining in a colander. After draining, the onions are placed in a container with kosher salt, then covered completely with apple cider vinegar. The vinegar acts as a pickling medium, imparting tartness and preserving the onions.
The onions develop a balance of mild tang and crisp texture after at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, where pickling continues. This quick pickling differs from long fermentations by softening the onion sharply yet retaining firmness. The characteristic red color remains vibrant.
Pickled Red Onions complement dishes by adding bright acidity and crunch. Common uses include toppings for sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls.
Other vinegars such as white, rice, or red wine vinegar can be used as alternatives, though they may affect color and flavor subtly.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Peel the onion and thinly slice it. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline.
- Place the sliced red onions in a colander over a bowl. Pour some hot water over the onions. This will make the onions softer and milder.
- Place the sliced onions in a container or a mason jar. Mix in the kosher salt.
- Fill the container with apple cider vinegar so it covers the red onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate pickled red onions for up to three weeks for best quality.
- Alternative vinegars like white, rice, or red wine vinegar can be used, changing the flavor profile slightly.
- Pickled onions can be served to add acidity and crunch to sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0.3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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