Charred Red Onion Salsa

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Healthy and Spicy Charred Red Onion Salsa Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 medium red onions , skin on , halved ( about 1-1/2 pounds )
	1/4 cup olive oil
	1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
	2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
	1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( or to taste )
	1 cup whole pitted black olives or 1 cup green olives
	2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves ( packed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

156

Sugar

Fat

14g

Charred Red Onion Salsa is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can be served with baked tortilla chips, bread, or vegetables. The caramelized onions add sweetness to the dish, and the olives provide a salty and tangy flavor. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer barbecues or parties. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Try this recipe and impress your guests with a unique and tasty salsa that is healthy too!

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to high heat.
2.	Brush red onions with olive oil and grill until charred, for about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature and slice.
3.	In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
4.	Add sliced onions, olives, and oregano leaves to the bowl. Stir together to combine well.
5.	Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

PROS

Charred Red Onion Salsa is an easy and delicious recipe that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or snack.
It is packed with nutrients and low in calories.

The sweetness of the onions pairs well with salty olives and a spicy kick from red pepper flakes.

CONS

This recipe might not appeal to those who don’t like spicy food.

It can be messy to eat because of the olives and onion juices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Charred Red Onion Salsa is a healthy recipe because it contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds found in onions and olives.
It is also a good source of healthy fats from olive oil.
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and low in calories.