Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla) Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Additional: 40 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla) Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sea salt

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

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 jalapeno pepper

sliced into very thin matchsticks

or more to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

cracked black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 70.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 13.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 2.1g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 608.7IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 18mg 30%

Folate: 30mcg 8%

Calcium: 43.1mg 4%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 37.6mg 13%

Potassium: 421.7mg 12%

Sodium: 448.3mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 19.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.