These Quick Pickled Onions are the perfect crunchy, tangy topping to elevate any dish! Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes required.
Why you’ll love these
- Quick and Easy. 6 ingredients (which includes the water and salt!) to make a delicious topping for any meal.
- Versatile. An easy and delicious way to liven up any dish. Serve these tangy onions over tacos, chicken, tofu, salmon, shredded beef, etc.
Ingredient notes
- Red Onions – you’ll need about 2 small onions, sliced thin to make about 2 heaping cups. Use a knife or use a mandolin for more uniform slices.
- Garlic – jarred minced garlic or fresh is fine.
- Vinegar – white or apple cider vinegar. White vinegar will give you a “punchier” taste and keeps the red onions very vibrant, while apple cider vinegar is slightly sweeter.
- Water – no substitutions, this helps balance out the sharp vinegar flavor.
- Sugar – granulated sugar will give the cleanest flavor and clearest color. Brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey may also be used but it will affect the flavor and color. 2-3 tablespoons is recommended, but play around with your preferred level of sweetness.
- Salt – table salt was used to test the recipe. If using another salt that’s less “salty”, such as kosher salt, you’ll likely need to add more.
Visual walk-through
- Place onions and garlic into a container (I like glass tupperware with an airtight lide). Set aside.
- Mix together vinegar, water, sugar, and salt and microwave until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved.
- Pour over the onions and garlic.
- Let cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then place in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve as desired and enjoy!
How to serve pickled red onions
Pickled onions are such a versatile topping; they’ll add a bright flavor and perfect crunch to any dish!
- Mexican dishes. Tacos, fajitas, nachos, burritos, enchiladas.
- Salads and sandwiches. Egg salad, tuna salad, chickpea salad, avocado toast, and more!
- Burgers. Turkey burgers, smash burgers, black bean burgers, sliders, etc.
How to store
Quick pickled red onions will last in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
– Jennifer
Quick Pickled Onions
These Quick Pickled Onions are the perfect crunchy, tangy topping to elevate any dish! Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes required.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 jar
Ingredients
- 2 red onions sliced thin (about 2 heaping cups)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar* I did 3
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Place onions and garlic into a glass container (be sure it has a lid). Set aside.
- Place vinegar, water, sugar, and salt into a microwave safe dish and microwave until the sugar and salt have dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour vinegar mixture over onions and garlic, stir to ensure all the onions are fully submerged, then let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Cover and place in the fridge until ready to use, at least 1 hour.
- Serve as desired and enjoy!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:2 Weeks
Freezer:N/A
Reheat:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
*Another sweetener such as brown sugar or maple syrup may be used, but it will affect color and flavor.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Quick Pickled Onions
Amount Per Serving (1 jar)
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 7004mg305%
Potassium 360mg10%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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