Sardine and Onion Salad
Yield 2-3
I used cans of sardines that weight 120 grams net (drained) and that amount is good for one or stretching it another half person. I used 2 cans and it was fine for 3, with two side dishes, for dinner. Also be aware that the red pepper flakes in the vinegar make it pretty spicy! The vinegar really becomes infused, so don't over do it on the red pepper unless you want it super spicy. A little goes a long way
Ingredients
- 2-3 cans of sardines
- 3 medium red onions
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- fresh marjoram, mint or parsley
Instructions
- Peel and slice the red onions very thinly. Put in a smal bowl and top with the salt. Stir well, kind of bruising the onions with the spoon. Add the red pepper flakes and vinegar and stir again, smashing the onions a bit. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes, stirring ever so often. You want them to wilt completely.
- When ready to serve drain the onions, reserving the very good vinegar for a later salad. Pile the onions on a small plate and top with the sardines. Scatter with fresh herbs and serve with bread.
Recipe by Elizabeth Minchilli at https://www.elizabethminchilli.com/2020/05/sardine-onion-salad/