Description
These marinated onions are coated in a bold and zesty combo of citrus, vinegar, oil, and herbs and can be used to elevate any dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp minced parsley or cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Add the sliced onions to a medium sized mixing bowl along with lemon juice and zest, vinegar, maple syrup, oil, a generous pinch of salt, and parsley.
- Use clean hands to massage the ingredients into the onions to slightly soften them. Cover and set aside to further soften for 10-15 minutes. If making ahead, cover and place in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Swap citrus. You can use lemon or lime juice here.
For milder raw onion flavor, slice the onion along it’s grain, which is from stem to root. This will rupture far less cell walls within the onion, which can impact the intensity of the flavor. For a stronger flavor, cut against the grain.
Pre-soaking onions. To further reduce the sharp astringent taste of onions, consider soaking the sliced onions in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse then pat dry before using.
Speed up the slicing by using a mandoline. If you do use one, please use a hand guard!
