Pickled Lettuce Recipe
This Pickled Lettuce recipe offers a tangy, flavorful twist on traditional iceberg lettuce by combining it with a medley of vinegars, seasonings, and avocado oil. Perfect for adding a crunchy, zesty element to tacos, burritos, fajitas, bowls, or sandwiches, it is quick to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes of marinating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Pickled Lettuce Ingredients
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- Optional: a few shakes of Frank’s Red Hot hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the thinly sliced iceberg lettuce, white onion, white vinegar, red wine vinegar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and avocado oil. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed and the seasonings start to infuse the lettuce.
- Marinate: Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This resting period lets the flavors marry and the lettuce soften slightly, creating a crisp yet tangy pickled effect.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the pickled lettuce immediately after marinating or within 2-3 days. It pairs wonderfully as a topping for tacos, burritos, fajitas, rice bowls, or subs. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Slice the lettuce and onions thinly for better absorption of the pickling flavors.
- Adjust vinegar amounts to taste if you prefer a more or less tangy pickle.
- The optional hot sauce can be added to introduce a spicy kick.
- Consume within 2-3 days for optimal flavor and freshness.
- Use avocado oil to keep the recipe dairy-free and add a subtle richness.
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