Vinagrete de Cebola

Vinagrete de Cebola is a vibrant Brazilian side dish featuring marinated onions that adds a zesty flavor to any meal. This refreshing, vegetarian dish is perfect for enhancing grilled meats or served with rice and beans.

Ingredients

• Red onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• White wine vinegar - 60 ml
• Olive oil - 30 ml
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion and white wine vinegar. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes to soften the onions.
2. After marinating, drain any excess vinegar from the onions and return them to the bowl.
3. Add olive oil, chopped parsley, minced garlic, diced tomato, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using) to the bowl.
4. Toss everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Let the Vinagrete rest for an additional 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 90
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from onions and tomatoes, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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