
Yields:
2 c.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Pickled red onions are one of our favorite salad condiments here at Delish, so we felt compelled to share this super-simple, super-delicious treat with everyone. It is perfect for tacos, salads, even sushi! Besides being incredibly crunchy, its beautiful pink color adds a visual pop to any bowl it graces.
We love this recipe, not just because the resulting pickled onions are tart, crunch and maintain that bit of onion-y bite, but because its also customizable! You can add herbs, mustard seeds, garlic or chiles to put your own spin on this classic topping.
Looking to up your pickle game? Try out our classic pickle recipe or these pickled peppers. Make a batch today and let us know how they came out in the comments below!
Editor's note: This recipe was update to add a video and more information about the dish in the introduction on July 11th, 2022.
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Ingredients
- 1
large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/4 cups
apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup
water
- 3 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp.
kosher salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- Step 1Place onion a large jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add in red pepper flakes, if using, then pour mixture over onions.
- Step 3Let cool to room temperature, then place lid on and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 2 hours. Onions will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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