Ingredients:

1 large sweet onion

6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, parsley, mint or basil

4 tablespoons lime juice, lemon juice, or unseasoned rice vinegar

1⁄2 teaspoon minced jalapeno (optional)

3⁄4 teaspoon salt

 

Directions:

Peel and halve the onion and slice as thinly as possible. Add juice or vinegar, herbs, jalapeno and salt and let stand 20 minutes. Serve right away or refrigerate for up to one week.

 

Makes 3 cups.