Best 7 Asian Style Onion Salsa Recipes

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Asian-style onion salsa is a type of salsa that incorporates Asian flavors and ingredients. It is a flavorful and versatile condiment that can be used to add a kick to tacos, burritos, nachos, or any other Mexican-inspired dish. This type of salsa can also be used as a dipping sauce for chips or vegetables. With the right combination of ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering and unique salsa that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PERUVIAN PICKLED ONIONS (SALSA CRIOLLA)



Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla) image

A pretty simple recipe, quick and easy to prepare, salsa criolla is the perfect accompaniment to many dishes. The lime juice is what makes this onion salsa/relish special. It adds a bright flavor that sweetens the onions and livens up everything else on the plate. Great summer dish! Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Provided by Rich Girl 319

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon sea salt
2 red onions, sliced very thinly into half moons
2 large English cucumbers, halved and sliced very thinly
1 large tomato, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into very thin matchsticks, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Mix onions, cucumbers, tomato, rice vinegar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, olive, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 448.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ASIAN CORN SUCCOTASH



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Since I'm not a fan of lima beans, I use edamame (green soybeans) in this colorful corn succotash instead. The Asian-inspired dressing alone is addictive. -Dierdre Callaway, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup frozen shelled edamame
2 cups fresh corn
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place edamame in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender, adding the corn during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add onion and pepper., In a small bowl, combine the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN-STYLE ONION SALSA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Onion     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Place sesame seeds in heavy small skillet. Stir over medium-low heat until seeds are light golden, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  • Whisk lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and crushed red pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add sweet onion, green onions, red bell pepper and sesame seeds. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper; toss to blend. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

ASIAN TURKEY WITH RED ONION SALSA



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Serve turkey marinated in red onion salsa and baked to perfection - the ideal dinner if you love Asian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb turkey breast tenderloins
2 medium red onions, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag, mix lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, oil and garlic. Add turkey; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 4 hours, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in glass or plastic bowl, mix Red Onion Salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade. Place turkey in baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes, brushing with drippings after 10 minutes, or until juice of turkey is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ASIAN STYLE ONION SALSA



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Make and share this Asian Style Onion Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon oriental sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion (Vidalia or Maui)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons red bell peppers, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Place sesame seeds in a heavy skillet. Stir over medium heat until golden light in colour. This takes about two minutes. Cool.
  • Whisk the lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, crushed pepper flakes in a bowl to blend.
  • Add the small diced sweet onion, green onion, red bell pepper and sesame seeds.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and chill. Can make one hour ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 612.3, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 13.9, Protein 5

ASIAN-STYLE CORN, AVOCADO, AND SESAME SALSA



Asian-Style Corn, Avocado, and Sesame Salsa image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Backyard BBQ     Avocado     Corn     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sesame     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ears fresh corn, husked
3 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 large green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
1 garlic clove, minced
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, diced

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil. Grill until corn is tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Cut corn kernels off cobs. Mix vinegar, green onions, sesame seeds, chili paste, garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in medium bowl. Add corn and avocado; toss gently to combine. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

ASIAN SALSA WITH BAKED WONTON CHIPS



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Make and share this Asian Salsa With Baked Wonton Chips recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 24 Chips, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup green onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
12 wonton wrappers

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingriedients and chill.
  • For the chips.
  • Preheat oven to 375combien soy sauce, sugar, garlic salt and oil in a small bowl.
  • cut each wrapper diagonally in halfplace on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • brush soy sauce mixture on both sidesbake 4-6 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 149.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Select the right onions: Use sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Maui, for a milder flavor. Red onions can be used for a more pungent flavor.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them to marinate more easily and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of colors of peppers: This will add visual appeal and different levels of heat to the salsa.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Cilantro, mint, or basil are all great options. They will add a pop of flavor and freshness to the salsa.
  • Let the salsa marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salsa chilled or at room temperature: It can be served as a dip for chips, tacos, or burritos, or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.

Conclusion:

Asian-style onion salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's a great way to add flavor and freshness to your favorite dishes. Experiment with different types of onions, peppers, and herbs to create your own unique salsa recipe.

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