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Mexican Pickled Onions

Mexican Pickled Onions

These crispy tangy pickled onions will take your tacos to the next level.
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Course: Condiment, Garnish, Other Cool Stuff
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Candy
Cost: 5

Equipment

  • 1 Quart sized canning jar or other glass container

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 6 Persian limes juiced (about ¾ cup)
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the onion into uniform, thin strips with either a chef’s knife or a mandolin
  • Place the onion slices in a quart mason jar or other glass container and seal well. If there are onion slies left, add them after the next step and shake again.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and shake well to mix
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, shaking every 10 minutes for the first 30

Notes

Best if prepared the night before and used within a week. Keep refrigerated

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg