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A square white bowl filled with pickled red onions with the bottom of the jar filled with onions showing behind it.
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5 from 1 vote

Quick and Easy Pickled Red Onions

Pickled red onions are quick and easy to make. They can be used in many ways, from sandwiches to salads and everything in between. These onions balance out flavours in many dishes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Condiment
Keyword: condiment, onions, Pickles
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp white sugar

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add vinegar, water, sugar and salt.
  • Whisk over medium heat until just boiling, remove from heat.
  • Place sliced onion in a mason jar.
  • Pour liquid over the onion slices.
  • Put lid on jar and turn upside down a couple of times to cover the onions with the liquid.
  • Let sit for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge.