Quick and Easy Pickled Onions

Add a vibrant pop of flavor to your meals with this *Quick and Easy Pickled Onions* recipe—perfect for tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more! In just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, you’ll have a tangy, slightly sweet condiment that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Thinly sliced red onions soak up a flavorful brine made with white vinegar, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, garlic, and a fragrant bay leaf, resulting in a bold yet versatile topping. Simply pour the hot vinegar mixture over the onions, let them cool, and refrigerate until they’re ready to enjoy. These pickled onions are not only irresistibly delicious but also keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks, making them a perfect make-ahead addition to your culinary arsenal!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium red onions
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 5 whole black peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 whole bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the red onions and place them in a clean, heatproof jar or container.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the black peppercorns, peeled and crushed garlic cloves, and the bay leaf to the vinegar mixture.

Step 4

Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Bring it to just a boil and then remove from heat.

Step 5

Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the sliced onions in the jar until they are fully submerged.

Step 6

Allow the jar to cool to room temperature, then cover with a lid and refrigerate the pickled onions.

Step 7

Let the onions pickle for at least 30 minutes before serving. For best results, refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Step 8

The pickled onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	821.5 grams (821.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	281

Total Fat 0.60g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3565mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 57.30g	21%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 42.10g
Protein 4.00g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 674mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 91.5%