5 12 Published Apr 16, 2024, Updated Aug 19, 2024 I love all things pickled but rarely play around with pickling things at home. I’ve done some quick pickled spicy cucumbers but nothing beyond that… until now. Pickled red onions are so flavorful (both sweet and tangy) and I love the pretty pink color. The name of this post doesn’t lie – they’re quick! There’s no boiling in this recipe. You only have to “pickle” for about one hour before enjoying. I kept this recipe super simple but feel free to add more spices and seasonings to your liking (pepper, dill, garlic would all be delicious additions). I can see myself making these weekly just to have on hand.
Ingredients Needed
You only need 5 simple ingredients to make these pickled onions. I bet you already have everything in your kitchen right now. Here’s what you need:
apple cider vinegar – not all pickled onion recipes call for apple cider vinegar (ACV), but that’s what I prefer to use as ACV for it’s health benefits. That said, you can totally use white vinegar for this recipe. water – mixed with the apple cider vinegar for more liquid. sugar – you just need 1 Tablespoon of sugar. I used maple syrup, but you can also use honey, cane sugar, coconut sugar or any sugar you have on hand. sea salt – a crucial ingredient for pickling anything! red onion – we’re using one whole red onion for this recipe, sliced nice and thin.
How to Make Quick Pickled Onions
To start, mix vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the onion slices to a mason jar and pour the vinegar mixture over top, ensuring all onion slices are covered with liquid. Let the mixture sit out at room temperature for 1 hour before covering and placing in the fridge. That’s it! You have quick pickled onions.
How to Use Pickled Onions
As I’ve already mentioned, there are countless ways to use these quick pickled red onions! Try them on any type of salad recipe, sandwiches, avocado toast, fish tacos, protein bowls, egg white omelettes, cottage chese scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, curried egg salad… the list could go on! Here are some of my favorite salads to top them with:
Superfood Salmon Salad Garlicky Kale Salad Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad Avocado Egg Salad Greek Salad Massaged Kale Salad
Storing Tips
Store the onions in the mason jar and liquid in the refrigerator. They should be good for up to two weeks, but you’ll likely eat them all before then! Use a fork or slotted spoon to remove the onions from the liquid before using.
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