Heart-Healthy Marinated Onions
Brighten up your meals with these *Heart-Healthy Marinated Onions*, a quick and flavorful recipe that transforms simple red onions into a vibrant, zesty dish perfect for any occasion. Infused with a tangy marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, these onions are elevated to a whole new level of deliciousness. Accented with garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of salt and pepper, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it as easy as it is nutritious. Serve these marinated onions as a delightful topping for salads, sandwiches, or grilled proteins, or enjoy them as a refreshing side dish. Packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats, this recipe is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers seeking bold flavors with wholesome benefits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large red onions
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the red onions and slice them thinly into rings.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and honey. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
Finely chop the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
Add the thinly sliced onions to the bowl, ensuring all slices are well-coated with the marinade.
Sprinkle black pepper and salt into the salad and toss to distribute evenly.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle over the onions, tossing again to incorporate.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let the onions marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
Serve as a topping over salads, sandwiches, or enjoy as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*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.
