Lime-Pickled Red Onion

A bright and zesty condiment made with thinly sliced red onions quick-pickled in lime juice, finished with fresh cilantro and aromatic sumac. Perfect as a topping for tacos, salads, or grilled meats.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole medium red onion, halved through root end, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sumac

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine onion and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and toss. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Just before serving, drain onion and toss with cilantro and sumac.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Onion can be pickled 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.