Quick Pickled Red Onions
These quick pickled onions add the perfect pop of brightness to tacos, burgers, grain bowls, salads, and sandwiches. They're tangy, lightly sweet, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
No cook
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1 mediumred onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cupapple cider vinegar
- ½ cupwater
- 1 tbspgranulated sugar
- 1 tspkosher salt
Ingredients
- 1 mediumred onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cupapple cider vinegar
- ½ cupwater
- 1 tbspgranulated sugar
- 1 tspkosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced onions into a clean glass jar or bowl.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat just until the sugar and salt dissolve. No need to bring it to a boil.
- 3
Pour the warm liquid over the onions, making sure they are fully submerged.
- 4
Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 5
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Melissa's Notes
The longer they sit, the better they taste. They're wonderful on rice bowls, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
Nutrition Information
Per 2 tbsp
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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