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Mexican Pickled Onions
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.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 4 limes (juiced)
- 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onions thinly with a sharp chef's knife or a mandoline.
- 2
In a large glass bowl or jar, add all ingredients and toss to combine making sure the onions are coated through.
- 3
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.
- 4
Taste before serving and add salt if needed.