How to Make Easy Pickled Red Onions
Learn how to make easy pickled red onions with simple ingredients and minutes of prep. These quick pickled red onions add tangy crunch and vibrant color to tacos, bowls, and more.
Servings: 6
Calories: 15kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a clean jar or airtight container.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the water, white vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the sliced onions, making sure the onions are fully submerged. Press them down gently if needed.
- Cover and let the onions sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes if you need a quick pickle. They will soften and begin to take on flavor, though there may still be a slight bite to the onion.
- For the best flavor and texture, refrigerate the onions for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Make a fresh batch at the start of the week. Since these are refrigerator pickled onions, they’re perfect for weekly meal prep.
- Prep during meal prep. Slice the onions while prepping other ingredients for tacos, bowls, or salads.
- Keep them ready to use - Having a jar of easy pickled onions in the fridge is one of the simplest ways to add flavor to everyday meals with almost no extra effort.
- These pickled red onions are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and vegetarian.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Easy Pickled Red Onions." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 27.1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2.9g
