Marinated Onion Salad

Marinated Onion Salad

· 1-1/2 pounds large, sweet onions
· 2 tablespoons grated lime peel
· 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (8 to 9 fresh limes)
· 1 clove garlic, minced
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· 1/4 cup packed, chopped cilantro leaves
· 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

1. Peel onions, cut in half and slice thin. Place in large non-metal bowl.
2. Grate peel from limes. Juice limes.
3. Mix peel, juice, garlic, oil and pepper and add to onion slices in bowl. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
4. When ready to serve, toss again, adding chopped cilantro and salt, if desired. Serve chilled.

Serves 8.

Nutrition Facts, with salt
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories 52        Calories from fat 18
        % Daily Value
Total Fat  2g           3%
    Saturated Fat  trace           1%
Cholesterol  0mg           0%
Sodium  136mg           6%
Carbohydrate   9g           3%
    Dietary Fiber  2g           7%
Protein 1g           2%
Vitamin A:  0%    Vitamin C: 23%    Folacin:  4%
Calcium:  2%    Iron:  1%        Potassium:  4%

Modified from original recipe at http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
Barbara Brown, Food Specialist
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service                                4/09