These Quick and Easy Pickled Red Onions are a super speedy way of perking up all manner of dishes. They’re ready to go in 5 minutes and ideal with Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes. Plus they’re perfect as a tangy garnish for soup, salads and sandwiches.
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I am obsessed with these easy onions. I put them on nearly everything I eat. From Mexican green rice bowls to couscous, Indian curries to oven fried chicken burgers and white bean chilli to simple side salads and pizzas.
I make them in super small batches as I like them fresh when they’re tangy but still crunchy. But you can keep them in a jar in the fridge for a few days if you prefer.
The lemon juice, sugar and salt combo takes out the eye watering harshness that raw onion otherwise has. Which makes them a great ingredient or garnish that doesn’t ruin the rest of the day!
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The Recipe
Easy Pickled Red Onions (In 5 Minutes!)
Ingredients
- 100 g Red Onion
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt Flakes
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Finely slice 100g Red Onion into half moons or lengthways.
- Add 1 tbsp Sea Salt Flakes, 1 tbsp Sugar and 2 tbsp Lemon Juice to the red onions in a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly and set aside for a couple of minutes.
- Serve.
Eimear says
Made these tonight….glorious!!
Cat says
The perfect quick and easy addition to so many different meals. A great recipe to have up your sleeve.
Kate says
Oh YUM, I absolutely love these in salads, sandwiches and veggie burgers but have never made my own – I will now! Thanks for another great recipe.
Carrie Carvalho says
Such a good garnish for so many dishes! Love them in a cheese toastie!
Karen Burns-Booth says
You have brought back happy memories, as my mum used to make these every Sunday, to go with Sunday tea. These, and pickled cucumbers too, such lovely carefree days…….Karen
Lesley says
I love your quick pickled onion recipe, these are a great addition to so many dishes. I particularly enjoy them with a homemade burger.