Salsa Criolla

The thinly sliced pickled red onion relish that tops nearly everything in Peru, from grilled meat to fried fish, bright with lime and a touch of chile.

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Peruvian

Servings: cups

Calories: 20kcal

Ingredients

1 large red onion very thinly sliced
1 tsp sea salt
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 aji amarillo pepper thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Rinse the sliced onion under cold water, then toss with the salt in a bowl.
Let sit 10 minutes, then rinse again and pat dry.
Toss the onion with the lime juice, aji amarillo, cilantro, and black pepper.
Let rest at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 20kcal | Fiber: 1g

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