Whole30 Quick and Easy Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with these Whole30 Quick and Easy Pickled Onions—a tangy, flavorful addition that's ready in just 10 minutes of prep time! Perfect for tacos, salads, sandwiches, or grain-free bowls, this recipe features simple ingredients like red onion, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic and peppercorns for added depth. With no cooking required, these pickled onions are both Whole30-compliant and effortless to make, offering a zesty crunch that elevates your dishes. Whether you're meal prepping or need a last-minute topping, these quick-pickled onions are sure to become a kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons depending on your preference.
In a medium bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, and sea salt. Stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
Peel and lightly crush the garlic clove to release its oils and flavor.
In a jar or airtight container, layer the sliced onions, whole black peppercorns, and the crushed garlic clove.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the onions until fully submerged.
Seal the jar or container tightly and shake gently to mix the ingredients.
Let the pickled onions sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. For stronger flavor, refrigerate for up to 24 hours before use.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and use within two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2347 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*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.
