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Charred Red Onion Salsa

Yield: 2 cupsPrep: 5 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 15 minutes
Charred Red Onion Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 red onions (unpeeled)
  • 3 limes (juiced (about 1/4 cup))
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
  • Kosher or coarse sea salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the grill to high.
  2. Grill the whole onions until their outer layers are black and the centers have softened.
  3. Cool enough to handle, remove the burnt exterior, and cut the onions into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  4. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt.