Here I am sharing my very well-loved recipe for Pickled Red Onions. I have previously shared a recipe for Pickled Red Cabbage, and this is a very similar recipe.
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and so delicious.
I started making this recipe a few years ago after first trying pickled onions at a taco shop. I tried to find them at the grocery store, but after lots of looking, I couldn’t find them. So I developed this recipe — and I’m very glad I did!
I put these Pickled Red Onions on almost everything – Tacos, Buddha Bowls, Sandwiches, Burgers, and Salads. There is a restaurant near us that makes a super simple (but delicious) salad with just mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, and a vinegarette. So good! These pickled onions add so much flavour, tang, and a beautiful bright pink colour to any dish. They would go perfectly on my Roasted Cauliflower Tacos.
Recipe
Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Slice the red onions thinly
- Put all the red onions in a jar or bowl with a lid. I use a mason jar
- Add the remaining ingredients into the jar over your sliced onions, making sure they are immersed in the liquid. If they are not immersed, add more water
- Cover and shake the jar or container really well to combine all of the ingredients. If you can't shake your container without making a mess, add all of the ingredients to a large bowl, mix well, then add back to your container of choice.
- Cover and place in the fridge. They will be ready to eat in about 10-12 hours or when the brine starts to turn bright pink. They can be stored in the fridge for up to three weeks.
*Note: You can use any type of light vinegar (not red wine or balsamic) in this recipe — such as white wine, rice wine, or plain white vinegar. I prefer to use Bragg’s Live Food Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. This one is affordable, comes in a glass bottle (say no to unnecessary plastic!!), and is said to have medicinal effects such as improved digestion and lowered blood sugar.
Let me know if you end up making these delicious pickled onions and what you think! Also, let me know if you change up any of the ingredients. Your creative adjustments are always so interesting to me!
As always, if you have any questions comment them below and I’ll answer the best that I can.
