This quick Mexican pickled red onions recipe uses just lime juice, red onions, and salt. It takes only a few minutes to make, and is ready to eat after sitting for just 30 minutes or so. The pickled onions will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three weeks and they're great on everything from tacos to sandwiches, salads, and more.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword lime juice pickled onions, mexican pickled onions, pickled onions, pickled red onions
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Additional Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Calories 9kcal
Author Robin Donovan
Ingredients
1large red onionhalved and thinly sliced
1/2cuplime juicefrom about 6 limes
1 1/2teaspoonskosher salt
Instructions
Put a kettle of water on the stove to boil. Place the sliced onions in a heat-proof and non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic). When the water boils, pour it over the onions to cover. Stir and let sit for about 10 seconds, then pour into a colander to drain.
Return the onions to the bowl and add the lime juice and salt. Stir to mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving. Store in a covered glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.