Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickles Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla) 4.5 (8) 7 Reviews 5 Photos A pretty simple recipe, quick and easy to prepare, salsa criolla is the perfect accompaniment to many dishes. The lime juice is what makes this onion salsa/relish special. It adds a bright flavor that sweetens the onions and livens up everything else on the plate. Great summer dish! Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Submitted by Rich Girl 319 Updated on April 17, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 5 5 5 Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 red 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, sliced into very thin matchsticks, or more to taste (Optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil cracked black pepper to taste Directions Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 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. Tips Substitute chopped parsley or basil for the cilantro, or use all three. Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 71 Calories 2g Fat 13g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 71 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Sodium 448mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 6g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Calcium 43mg 3% Iron 6mg 33% Potassium 422mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.