Salsa Criolla (Peruvian Pickled Onions)

Brighten your plate with Peru's Salsa Criolla. This zesty red onion relish is a staple of Peruvian cuisine, adding a fresh, citrusy punch to grilled meats, fish, or as a side to traditional dishes.

Ingredients

LargeRed Onion, thinly sliced

Peruvian Yellow Pepper, deseeded, finely chopped

2Tbsp

Finely ChoppedFresh Cilantro

2Tbsp

Freshly SqueezedLime Juicefrom 1-2 limes

1Tbsp

Vegetable Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

Fat

3.4 g

Protein

0.3 g

Carbs

3.4 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Place the Red Onion (1) in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness. Drain well.

step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced onions, chopped Peruvian Yellow Pepper (1), and Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp). Add Lime Juice (2 Tbsp) and Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp), and mix well.

step 3

Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).

step 4

Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.