Vegetables

Salsa Criolla (Peruvian Red Onion Relish)

Name: Salsa Criolla (Peruvian Red Onion Relish)
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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Soaking the red onion briefly in cold water helps temper its bite. Serve this fresh relish alongside grilled steak, roast chicken, over tacos or with anything that can use a little crisp piquancy. Slideshow: More Salsa Recipes

By

Kate Winslow

Published on July 30, 2015

Salsa Criolla (Peruvian Red Onion Relish) — Photo: © Kate Winslow

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Soak the red onion in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Stir together the onion, jalapeño, lime juice, vinegar, cilantro and salt.

Make Ahead

The salsa criolla can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.