Pickled Red Onion Tacos (Printable Version)

Tangy pickled onions meet creamy avocado crema on warm tortillas for a fresh, quick meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pickled Red Onions

01 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
02 - 120 ml apple cider vinegar
03 - 120 ml water
04 - 12.5 g sugar
05 - 5 g salt

→ Crispy Avocado Crema

06 - 2 ripe avocados
07 - 80 ml sour cream or Greek yogurt
08 - 30 ml lime juice (about 1 lime)
09 - 2.5 g salt
10 - 1.25 g ground cumin
11 - 50 g panko breadcrumbs
12 - 30 ml olive oil

→ Tacos

13 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
14 - 30 g shredded lettuce
15 - 60 g crumbled cotija or feta cheese
16 - 15 g chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
18 - Lime wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Add sliced red onion, toss to coat, and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Mash avocados until mostly smooth. Incorporate sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and ground cumin until fully combined and creamy.
03 - Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden brown. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then gently fold toasted panko into avocado mixture to create a crispy texture.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven until soft and pliable.
05 - Spread crispy avocado crema on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, drained pickled onions, crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes for speedy dinners
  • Bright flavors and creamy-crispy texture make these vegetarian tacos truly memorable
02 -
  • For vegan tacos use a dairyfree yogurt in the crema and skip the cheese or use a plantbased alternative
  • Add black beans grilled corn or roasted sweet potato for extra substance
03 -
  • Let the pickled onions sit longer for punchier flavor
  • Toast the panko just until golden then let cool so it stays crispy
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