Mexican Pickled Onions Recipe
These simple Mexican Pickled Onions bring a tangy punch and vibrant color to all your favorite Mexican dishes. This 4-ingredient recipe is incredibly quick to make and adds the perfect finishing touch to tacos, salads, chilis, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion, sliced thinly (approximately 1 ½ cup sliced onion)
- 2 cups boiling hot water
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice*
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Add Ins:
- 1 garlic clove, sliced thinly (⅛ inch thick slices)
- ½ small jalapeno, slice thinly – remove seeds if you like
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon oregano, Mexican oregano if you can get your hands on
- ½ teaspoon all spice berries
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place red onion slices in a colander set in a bowl. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the onion. Gently press with a spoon to make sure that the onions are fully submerged in water. Let it sit for 45 seconds.
- Transfer the now-drained onion slices to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar over the onions. Add in the salt.
- If you are using any of the optional add-ins, go ahead and add them in.
- Put the lid on and shake until everything is fully combined.
- Place it in the fridge and let it sit for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with your favorite taco, salad, or grain bowl recipes as garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSodium: 2359mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 93IUCalcium: 68mgIron: 0.5mg
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