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A small clear jar with Mexican Pickled Onions and a fork.
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Mexican Pickled Onions Recipe

This quick Mexican Pickled Onions recipe is so easy – no cooking required! These onions are a great addition to most Mexican dishes and more. Come learn how simple it is to make these quick and easy pickled onions.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 27kcal
Author Ana Frias

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 limes juiced
  • 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the onions thinly with a sharp chef's knife or a mandoline.
  • In a large glass bowl or jar, add all ingredients and toss to combine making sure the onions are coated through.
    1 red onion, 4 limes, 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Shake or mix the onions at least once while they cure. This will ensure all of the onions are covered in the juice and will pickle evenly.
  • Taste before serving and add salt if needed.

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Notes

  • Make sure to use a glass container since metal & plastic are not a good choice to cure in lime juice. The acidity does not go well with these materials.
  • The onions will turn into a deep pink color the longer they're cured in the lime juice. I usually prepare this the night before I plan to serve them.
  • For optimal taste, consume them within 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a glass container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg