Pickled red onions are sweet, tangy, and add a satisfying crunch to any savory meal! You won’t believe how simple it is to make this recipe.
Pickled red onions go well on avocado toast, sandwiches, tacos, and salads. They add a bright pop of flavor and color, so you keep them stocked in the fridge at all times. You only need 5 ingredients!
Pickled red onions ingredients:
- A red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of organic sugar
- 1/2 cup of boiling water
- 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
You will need:
- 16 oz wide-mouth jar with a lid.
- Sharp knife.
- Cutting board.
- A kettle or pot to boil water.
How to make pickled red onions:
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a pot or kettle. Then remove the onion skin, cut it in half, and make thin slices. The onions should look like half-moons. *This is my favorite way to cut them, but you can slice them however you prefer.
Then grab a 16 oz wide-mouth glass jar and add 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of organic sugar, 2 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes, and the sliced onions.
Pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar into the jar, then add 1/2 cup of the boiling water. If onions are still poking above the liquids, push them down underneath and add more vinegar if necessary so everything is covered.
Let the jar completely cool down before securing the lid on tightly. Place it in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
Recipes to enjoy these pickled onions with:
- Breaded Tofu – This crispy breaded tofu is my favorite easy dinner that’s also kid-friendly. It’s high in protein, delicious, and simple to make — a staple tofu recipe for something quick, flavorful, and nutritious. Get the recipe here: Crispy Breaded Tofu.
- Crispy Chickpea Caesar Wraps: This healthy vegan caesar wrap makes the perfect quick lunch or dinner! It’s kid-friendly, ready in under 15 minutes, and is high in protein. If you like Caesar dressing, you’ll love this recipe!
You won’t believe how simple it is to make this pickled red onions recipe. They’re sweet, tangy, and add a satisfying crunch to any savory meal!
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Pickled Red Onions
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
These pickled red onions are sweet, tangy, and add a satisfying crunch to any savory meal! It’s a great staple to keep in the fridge, and prep only takes 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon organic sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
You will also need:
Instructions
- Bring a cup of water to a boil. Thinly slice the red onions into half-moons while the water boils.
- To a 16 oz wide-mouth glass jar, add 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of organic sugar, 2 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes, and the sliced onions to the jar.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of hot water. If onions are still poking above the liquid, push them down underneath and add more vinegar if necessary.
- Let the jar completely cool down before securing the lid tightly. Place it in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5
- Rest Time: 6 hours
Keywords: onions, pickled red onion, pickled red onions, pickling, quick pickled red onions, onion, pickled onions
I made these and I’m IN LOVE! So super easy and they just add such a nice touch to everything. I use them in tacos, on avocado toast, and baked loaded sweet potatoes! My fridge will be staying stocked with these! ☺️
Victoria, that’s so great to hear! I need to try them with loaded sweet potatoes next because that sounds amazing. Thanks for trying it out and leaving this review.😊
So grateful for this recipe! Super easy to prepare and takes almost no effort. I’m a new found lover of pickled red onions and can’t wait to add it to my avocado toast in the morning! 😋
Elissa, it’s wonderful to hear they turned out amazing! Thanks for leaving this review.😊