Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla)

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 reds onions , sliced very thinly into half moons
• 2 large English cucumbers , halved and sliced very thinly
• 1 large tomato , halved and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 jalapeno pepper , Optional
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
• cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

2. 2

   Mix onions, cucumbers, tomato, rice vinegar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, olive, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.