Brazilian Onion Salad Recipe (Salada de Cebola)
Zippy and refreshing salada de cebola (Brazilian onion salad) brings bold flavor to your table with just a few simple ingredients. Pair it with churrasco steak or anything you can throw on the grill!
Servings 12 servings
Calories 61kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds white onion peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups sliced; one very large onion was about about the right amount for me)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 1 minced fresh red chili pepper such as Calabrian chili pepper or finger chili pepper; optional
Instructions
- Peel the onions, cut them in half, and thinly slice the halves (aim for slices about 5mm thick). Separate the slices.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, and prepare an ice bath (fill a large bowl with ice and add water). Add the onions to the boiling water and cook 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; drain. Immediately transfer the onions to the ice bath for 3 minutes, and then drain well.
- Add the onion, oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, parsley, chives, oregano, and chili to a large bowl and toss to coat. Serve, or if you have time, chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Recipe Yield and Serving Size: This recipe makes about 3 cups of onion salad, or 12 (1/4-cup) servings.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Soaking Method Instead of Blanching: You can keep the onion raw and still mellow the flavor by soaking it in a water bath with vinegar and salt for 15 minutes. After that, rinse and drain the onion well, and proceed with the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg