Mediterranean Diet Marinated Onions
Transform your meals with the zesty, flavor-packed simplicity of **Mediterranean Diet Marinated Onions**, a quick and healthy recipe that’s perfect for adding a burst of Mediterranean flair to your favorite dishes. Featuring tender red onions soaked in a vibrant marinade of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice, this no-cook recipe is seasoned to perfection with dried oregano, thyme, and a touch of sea salt and pepper. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these marinated onions are ready in just 15 minutes of prep and ideal for enhancing salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, or grilled meats. Refrigerate for at least two hours to let the flavors deepen, and enjoy a nutrient-rich, tangy topping that’s both versatile and heart-healthy. Whether you're embracing the Mediterranean diet or just looking for a bold, easy condiment, these marinated onions are sure to become a kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large red onions
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions. Aim for about 1/8-inch thickness for optimal marinade absorption.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the ingredients are well mixed.
Add the sliced onions to the bowl, ensuring that they are fully submerged in the marinade. Toss the onions gently to coat them evenly in the marinade.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the onions and marinade into a sealable jar or container.
Refrigerate the marinated onions for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and meld.
Before serving, finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the marinated onions.
Serve the marinated onions chilled as a topping for salads, a flavorful addition to sandwiches, or as a side dish with grilled meats or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2347 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*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.
