Quick Pickled Onions

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 red onion (medium, thinly sliced)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the white wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a pint-sized jar or a small microwave-safe bowl.

2. 2

   Microwave the mixture for 45 to 60 seconds, or until it is hot.

3. 3

   Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.

4. 4

   Add the thinly sliced red onions to the jar or bowl and mix to ensure they are submerged.

5. 5

   Refrigerate the onions for at least one hour to allow them to soften and turn pink.

6. 6

   After one hour, the onions are ready to eat. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated.

Notes

Leftover onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. They will continue to soften and turn a more uniform pink color the longer they sit. If you do not have a microwave, you can warm the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. You can also substitute white or yellow onions, though they will not turn pink.

Nutrition per serving

• condiment
• pickled
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• no-cook
• side dish