Pickled Red Onion & Habanero Salsa
If you like spicy, then this salsa is for you. Loaded with fresh habanero, red onions, and a blend of herbs and spices all bathed in lime juice, this traditional Mexican habanero salsa can be enjoyed with any taco but pairs especially well with my Cochinita Pibil tacos.
Servings: 12
Calories: 39kcal
Ingredients
- 2 red onions finely chopped
- 4 habanero peppers finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Squeeze 2 cups lime juice and set aside.
- Finely chop the red onions and habanero peppers. Be careful when handling the habanero peppers. It's best to wear protective gloves to avoid burning your skin or getting the pepper oil somewhere you don't want it.
- Add the chopped onions and habanero peppers to a bowl and then mix in the minced garlic and oregano.
- Pour in the lime juice and add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve with your favorite tacos.