Balsamic Pickled Onions
These balsamic pickled onions are a great addition to your salads and tacos. They're super easy to make and a treat for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 red onions medium, sliced very thinly
- ⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, salt, sugar and some water and let it simmer on low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Slice the onions about ½ inch thick.
- Add the sliced onions to a glass jar and add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and black peppercorns.
- Pour the vinegar mixture on the top such that the onions are able to submerge.
- Let sit overnight or in the refrigerator for at least one hour before you use them.
Notes
- Remember to let the onions marinate in the vinegar mixture for at least a day before you use them. This will help the onions soak up some of that acidity, and will be crunchy, yet soft.
- To get the perfect, thin slices, use a mandoline slicer.
- Remember not to overcook the balsamic vinegar mixture. As soon as it starts to simmer, turn the heat down and pour over the onions.
- Your leftover balsamic mixture can actually turn into a beautiful salad dressing. Mix it together with some olive oil, minced garlic and seasonings of your choice and you’ve got yourself a total flavor bomb!
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.4mg
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