Mediterranean Diet Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with these vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Quick and Easy Pickled Onions! This simple recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, combining thinly sliced red onions with a zesty brine made from apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, black peppercorns, and a fragrant bay leaf. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick-pickling method delivers tangy, slightly sweet results without the wait. These pickled onions are a versatile addition to salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, or Mediterranean-inspired dishes, adding a pop of color and an irresistible kick. Ready in just an hour, these refrigerator-friendly pickles will stay fresh for up to two weeks. Discover your new favorite condiment today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Peel and slice the red onions into thin rings, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, sea salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the honey and salt completely.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Allow the onions to sit and marinate in the brine for about 5 minutes to slightly soften.
Transfer the onions and brine into a clean glass jar, using a spoon to pack the onions tightly.
Seal the jar with a lid and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cool, refrigerate the pickled onions for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavor.
Store the pickled onions in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2357 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 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.
