This is the simplest, healthiest, and quickest recipe for pickled red onions. Perfect for all sorts of garnishes and accompaniments, from ceviche to tacos, or just snacking on plain.
Slowly pour the hot water over the onions until they are fully submerged.
3 cups water
Soak the onion slices for 10 seconds, and then drain in a collander.
1 Red onion
Put the onions back into the mixing bowl and add the lime juice.
1 Red onion, 1/2 cup Lime juice, 2 teaspoons Salt
Add the salt and mix thoroughly. Use a fork so as to not smash the onions.
Place the entire mixture and onions into an airtight container, making sure the onions are fully submerged in the lime juice.
Let the onions marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour before eating.
Notes
If you want a stronger onion flavor and less of the lime-pickle flavor, reduce salt to 1 1/2 teaspoon.The pickled red onions will last for one week refrigerated.