Ingredients Condiments Pickled Red Onion Petals Be the first to rate & review! Theses pickled red onion petals are slightly saltier than your average pickled onion, but the brine amps up the fresh in the mussels, making them a perfect pair. By Ruba Khoury Updated on May 1, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons kosher salt Directions Place onion slices in a medium-size heatproof bowl. Bring 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Pour vinegar mixture over onions, and place a small plate directly on onions to keep them submerged. Let onion mixture stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving. Drain pickled onions before using. Make Ahead Pickled red onion petals may be covered and stored in refrigerator up to 1 week. Rate it Print