Easy Pickled Red Onions

Learn to make easy pickled red onions that are so flavorful, simple to make, and gut-friendly.


Have you ever eaten at Cava? This easy pickled red onions recipe totally reminds me of their red onions. Cava is like a Mediterranean-style Chipotle. They have these yummy pickled onions that you can top your salads and bowls with. I am obsessed with them so, of course, I had to try and recreate them at home. 

Healthy pickled red onions are easy to make with only 5 ingredients and it takes about 5 minutes to make. Pickled onions add so much flavor to meals, are good for your gut, and are vegan and gluten-free.

easy pickled red onions

You will love Easy Pickled Red Onions because:

  • Easy pickled onions are a quick and healthy recipe
  • Gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based
  • Adds color, tang, and zing to your meals
  • Made with apple cider vinegar and good for your gut health

Easy Pickled Red Onions are made with:

  • Red onions: red onions add beautiful color and are the best for this recipe
  • Water: dilutes the vinegar so it is not too tart
  • Apple cider vinegar: this vinegar has a subtle sweetness and is good for gut health
  • Sweetener: I have used monk fruit, coconut sugar, sugar, and maple syrup all successfully
  • Sea salt: pickled veggies all need a little salt I like to use sea salt but any salt will work

easy pickled red onion

Ways to use pickled red onions:

  • As a salad topping
  • In wraps or sandwiches
  • On burgers
  • On buddah bowls or nourish bowls
  • On top of avocado toast

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easy pickled red onions

Easy Pickled Red Onions

Learn to make easy pickled red onions that are so flavorful, simple to make, and gut-friendly.
4.75 from 20 votes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red onion
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp monk fruit (or other sweetener)
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the red onion and put it in a glass jar or container
  • Add water,  vinegar, salt, and sweetener to a pan and heat to simmer then turn off (can also use a microwave)
  • Pour hot vinegar mixture over onions and shake to mix
  • Seal jar and refrigerate to let the onions marinate in mixture for 2+ hours
  • These healthy red onions stay fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge

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