Mediterranean Diet Marinated Onions
Elevate your meals with these vibrant Mediterranean Diet Marinated Onions, a quick and easy recipe that transforms humble red onions into a flavor-packed addition to any dish. Soaked in a tangy mixture of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, these onions are infused with aromatic dried oregano and thyme, perfectly balanced with a touch of sea salt and black pepper. After just a few hours of marinating—ideally overnight—the thinly sliced onions become tender, zesty, and incredibly versatile. Garnished with fresh parsley, they’re the perfect healthy topping for salads, sandwiches, or grain bowls, or they can be served as a refreshing side for grilled meats and falafel. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is as effortless as it is flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 2 large red onions
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Peel and thinly slice the red onions. Aim for about 1/8-inch thickness for optimal marinade absorption.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the ingredients are well mixed.
Step 3
Add the sliced onions to the bowl, ensuring that they are fully submerged in the marinade. Toss the onions gently to coat them evenly in the marinade.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the onions and marinade into a sealable jar or container.
Step 5
Refrigerate the marinated onions for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and meld.
Step 6
Before serving, finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the marinated onions.
Step 7
Serve the marinated onions chilled as a topping for salads, a flavorful addition to sandwiches, or as a side dish with grilled meats or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (624.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1148.1 |
| Total Fat 112.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2347.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.4g | |
| Protein 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 132.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 755.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories