Description
Easy Pickled Red Onion is a vibrant, tangy condiment that elevates any dish with its delightful crunch and sweet-sour flavor. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or salads, this quick and simple recipe will become your go-to topping. Just a few ingredients are all it takes to create this eye-catching garnish that adds zing to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion (about 1/8-inch thick).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved; do not boil.
- Place sliced onions in a clean glass jar and pour the warm brine over them until fully submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool slightly before sealing it with a lid. Refrigerate for at least one hour (overnight for best flavor).
- Use as a tangy topping on tacos, grilled meats, or salads within two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg