Kelly, LowSoRecipes.comThis low sodium pickled onions recipe is a bright & fresh condiment or topping for your next dinner! Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy, these onions bring a ton of flavor to the plate without added salt.
These no-salt-added pickled onions are marinated in vinegar, sugar, and herbs for a delicious taste. I love adding a heaping spoonful on my low sodium chili, curry sauce & rice, or on a big burger with low sodium burger patties.
I love flavor additions like these amazingly delicious low sodium pickled onions, that are easy to make and bring big taste to any dish you put them on. We add them to chilis, soups, stews, any dinner imaginable and they bring a ton of flavor with no salt added.
I start by thinly slicing red onions (you could use white or yellow onions too), adding them with some jalapeño for some spice, the adding spices. I love the flavor of extra garlic and onion powder in the brine, but you can add any herbs or spices you love too!
This is one versatile and customizable blueprint for a pickled onions recipe!
These Low Sodium Pickled Onions Are
- Bright
- Fresh
- Spicy
- Savory
- Sweet
- Briny
- Ready in 10 Minutes
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If you’re looking for a quick weeknight flavor booster, this low sodium pickled onions recipe is the best condiment to make when you’re short on time. This easy one-dish side is made fast.
Add all the ingredients to a mason jar, or bowl, and let them soak while you make your main course. You can read all my Low Sodium 30 Minute Recipes here, which are weeknight-friendly, just like these pickled onions.
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- Onions – I used red onions, but you can use white or yellow if desired.
- Jalapeno Pepper – for spice, and also some great fresh flavor.
- White Wine Vinegar: not to be confused with normal white vinegar, this white wine vinegar gives this recipe a really nice flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: I like this organic sugar for my recipes, I recommend it for cooking and baking.
- Garlic Powder: Also a major pantry staple ingredient that gets used in our house daily! I love this garlic powder which has 0 added sodium, or you could add 1 teaspoon of minced fresh garlic too!
How Do I Pickle Red Onions Without Salt?
This is a quick-pickle recipe, which takes only minutes and lasts up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It’s not meant for long-term storage, but is a great perishable pickle when you want something quick & flavorful!
- Thinly slice the onions and jalapenos. Place them in a mason jar (I used a quart sized jar.)
- Add the white vinegar, which should just cover the onions. If it does not, add more to cover the onions. Add the sugar, and onion powder.
- Seal the jar with a lid and band, and shake well until the sugar and onion powder are combined.
- Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
Low Sodium Condiments for a Heart Healthy Meal
This low sodium pickled onions recipe is a fantastic condiment to make without the salt. We’re all about making recipes low sodium when we can. Low sodium cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right.
By building meals around fresh ingredients and bright flavorful spices you can make healthier meals for you and your family. Check out all my low sodium condiment & sauce recipes here that are on LowSoRecipes. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic additions for everyone at your table.
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Low Sodium Pickled Onions
Equipment
- Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 2 red onions sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions and jalapenos. Place them in a mason jar (I used a quart sized jar.)
- Add the white vinegar, which should just cover the onions. If it does not, add more to cover the onions. Add the sugar, and onion powder.
- Seal the jar with a lid and band, and shake well until the sugar and onion powder are combined.
- Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
Notes
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*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to confirm amounts.
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A tasty addition to my dinner