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Mexican Pickled Red Onion

Crisp, tangy, and with just the right amount of heat, these Mexican pickled red onion brings a refreshing punch of flavour to any dish. You can use this on anything like pull pork, enchiladas, tacos, and so much more!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword party appetizer, spicy, tangy
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 jalapenos
  • 3-5 limes
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Slice the red onions and jalapeños thinly.
  • In a small bowl, juice a few limes until you have enough liquid to cover the onions and jalapeños.
  • Add the sea salt to the lime juice, stirring until dissolved.
  • Combine the onions, jalapeños, and any optional add-ins in a jar or bowl.
  • Pour the lime juice mixture over the onions until fully submerged.
  • Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour before serving, or refrigerate for longer marination.