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Onion, Cilantro and Lime Juice Relish
This onion, cilantro and lime juice relish is such a great addition to tacos or any Mexican dish. The lime juice mellows the strength of the onions & the cilantro adds a great flavor. It’s has a wonderful crunchy texture and adds a nice depth of flavor to tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas, and tostadas or as a topping to most Mexican dishes.
Onion, Cilantro, and Lime Juice Relish:
- 1-2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 handful of cilantro, chopped
- 2-3 limes juiced
How to Make Onion, Cilantro and Lime Juice Relish
Combine the onion and cilantro together in a bowl. Add lime juice & stir well until evenly combined.
Cover and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow flavors time to mingle.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1-2 small onion, diced finely
- 1 handful of cilantro, chopped
- 2-3 limes, juiced, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the onion and cilantro together in a bowl.
- Add lime juice & stir well until evenly combined.
- Cover and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow flavors time to mingle.
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This looks so refreshing and delicious! Simple too–perfect!
Yummmm, that sounds delicious!
Hi there – I came from Tastespotting. This is going to sound goofy, but I think our blogs are friends! If you look at mine you’ll see why (similar colors, for one…)
anyway, I love that onion/cilantro thing on carnitas. I started making it after eating it at taquerias (and after trying to make a pico de gallo and realizing I had no tomatoes).
cheers, Katie
Having a taco party so made the relish. I normally don’t eat raw onions but tried it and it was wonderful will make it often
This looks great. Do you think it would work if I cooked the onions a bit to get them a bit more caramelized then added the cilantro and lime?
Lincoln,
You can certainly try it and see how it turns out. I would cool down the onions completely before mixing them with the cilantro.
I will say, the reason this relish is so delicious is the fresh crunch of the onions. The lime juice mellows their flavor and it’s really wonderful raw & fresh.
-Pam
I can’t do cilantro, tastes like soap to me. But tried this and was great!
Thank you!
Cheryl,
I’m sorry cilantro tastes like soap to you but glad you enjoyed this relish.
-Pam