Mexican Pickled Onions with Lime Juice

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 large red onion (halved and thinly sliced)

1/2 cup lime juice (from about 6 limes)

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

Put a kettle of water on the stove to boil. Place the sliced onions in a heat-proof and non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic). When the water boils, pour it over the onions to cover. Stir and let sit for about 10 seconds, then pour into a colander to drain.

Return the onions to the bowl and add the lime juice and salt. Stir to mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving. Store in a covered glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 9 kcal
• Sodium: 318 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g