The Powerful Health Benefits of Onions Full article
🥗 Recipe 1: The Zesty “Heart-Defense” Quick-Pickled Red Onion Salad
To get the absolute maximum amount of antioxidants, vitamin C, and sulfur compounds, eating onions raw is best! Heating them can break down some of their delicate nutrients. This crisp, delicious recipe makes raw red onions incredibly sweet, tangy, and easy to enjoy.
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Rest time: 15 minutes (to marinate)
- Servings: 2–3
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 large Red Onion (thinly sliced into half-moons, as pictured in ) 🧅
- Juice of 1 large Lemon (or 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar) 🍋
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for heart-healthy fats) 🫒
- 1 cup fresh Parsley, chopped (packed with vitamin C and great for neutralizing onion breath!) 🌿
- 1/2 tsp Sumac or Paprika (optional, for an authentic Mediterranean twist) 🌶️
- A pinch of salt and black pepper 🧂
