Lime-Pickled Red Onion Recipe

Lime-Pickled Red Onion Recipe

  • 1 medium red onion, halved through root end, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  1. Combine onion and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and toss. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes.
  2. Just before serving, drain onion and toss with cilantro and sumac.
  3. Onion can be pickled 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.