Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
Mise en Place
- Wash and dry lemon and onion.
- Slice lemon in half and squeeze juice into a small bowl.
- Slice the onion lengthwise into paper thin half moons.
- Measure out the ingredients.
Prepare the Onions
- Pour hot water over the onion and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
Make the Quick Pickled Red Onion
- In a small bowl, combine the onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature until the onion turns pink, stirring occasionally.
Serve
- Serve and enjoy!
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6 Servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Fermented vegetables such as pickled red onions contain high amounts of good probiotics and digestive enzymes, helping maintain a healthy gut flora.
The process of pickling began around 4,000 years ago in India.
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