Description
This vibrant and tangy Cebolla Ensalada (Onion Salad) is a quick, refreshing side dish made with red onions, lime juice, and herbs. Perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or rice dishes, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
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large red onions, thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh lime juice
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2 tbsp white vinegar
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Salt to taste
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½ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
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1 tomato, diced
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½ cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 jalapeño, finely chopped
Notes
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Use red onions for the mildest and sweetest flavor.
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Marinating is key to mellowing the sharpness of raw onions.
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Best served fresh but can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 120g
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Keywords: cebolla ensalada, onion salad, Mexican salad, vegan side, easy salad