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