Asian Pickled Onions

If you’re looking for a new salad dressing that doubles as a light side dish, check out this pickled onion recipe, which combines sweet and sour flavors with a nicely textured crunch. A healthy treat to enjoy with your lunchtime salad at work!

You can also marinate carrots or cucumbers rather than onions. If you use these veggies, you’ll need to marinate longer ( a few hours minimum).

You’ll see the chef add this as a topping to a salad of avocado and fresh tomato. Yum!

Ingredients

One large onion
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
Ground sesame seeds
1-2 cloves garlic
Ginger to taste
¼ cup water

Preparation Process

Cut the onion into thin slices

In a bowl, mix together the other ingredients thoroughly, then pour the mixture on top of the onion

Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Shake well before serving. Serve as a side dish or salad topper.

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If you want to try Mirin (sweet cooking rice wine) for this recipe, ckeck out this Kikkoman brand. Just click the image below.