Low Sodium Marinated Onions

Transform your dishes with the vibrant tang of Low Sodium Marinated Onions—a quick and healthy addition to elevate any meal! Thinly sliced red onions are soaked in a delightful marinade of apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat. This no-cook recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers a low-sodium, heart-friendly option for adding bold flavor to salads, sandwiches, tacos, or grilled dishes. With a few pantry staples and a simple marinating technique, these tender, zesty onions can be made ahead and stored for up to a week, making them a fuss-free way to enhance your culinary creations. Perfect for meal prep and healthy eating, this versatile condiment is sure to become a staple in your fridge.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium Red onions
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the red onions into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and honey. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes to the vinegar mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4

Place the sliced onions into a shallow, non-reactive dish or jar and pour the marinade over the onions, ensuring that all the slices are well coated.

Step 5

Cover the dish or seal the jar and marinate the onions in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. For best flavor, allow the onions to marinate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Once marinated, drain the onions from the excess liquid before serving. These onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(500.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	476.7

Total Fat 28.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 94.8mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 592.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 42.5%