Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla)

A pretty simple recipe, quick and easy to prepare, salsa criolla is the perfect accompaniment to many dishes. The lime juice is what makes this onion salsa/relish special. It adds a bright flavor that sweetens the onions and livens up everything else on the plate. Great summer dish! Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 71 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• cracked black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 red onions, sliced very thinly into half moons
• 2 large English cucumbers, halved and sliced very thinly
• 1 large tomato, halved and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

Step 2

Mix onions, cucumbers, tomato, rice vinegar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, olive, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.