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pickled red onions being lifted out of a mason jar with a fork.
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Pickled Onions

These Pickled Onions are the perfect way to brighten up any dish. They're fresh, tangy, and delicious served on salads, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, you name it! 
Prep Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Condiment
Keyword: how to make pickled onions, how to pickle red onions, pickled onion recipe, pickled onions, pickled onions recipe, pickled red onions, quick pickled red onions
Method: No Bake
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  • Place the thinly-sliced onions into a mason jar.
  • Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, use a spoon to press the onions down into the vinegar, and let them cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), at this point they should be sufficiently pickled for serving, but longer the better here!
  • Cover the jar and refrigerate leftover pickled onions for later! These quick pickled onions are best  within 3 days, but they keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and fabulous on salads, bowls, tacos, with eggs, and more!