Onion Salad
This refreshing onion salad is a quick and easy side dish. With crisp white onions and a creamy, tangy dressing, it's perfect for BBQs, burgers, or family dinners. The soaking process mellows the onions, making this simple recipe a crowd favorite! Also great for burger toppings.
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 217kcal
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- tongs
Ingredients
- 4 large white or yellow onions sliced into rounds and separated
Marinade
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Onion Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice the raw onions into 1/8" rounds and separate the layers by hand. Place them into a large mixing bowl and set aside.4 large white or yellow onions
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, water, and vinegar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Pour this mixture over the sliced onions and stir to ensure all slices are well coated. Cover and refrigerate, stirring every hour for 3 hours. The stirring makes sure all parts of the onion are exposed to the sugar water, which helps reduce the bite of the onion. After marinating, drain the liquid from the onions. Dry them off to reduce moisture.1/2 cup granulated white sugar, 1/4 cup cold water, 1/4 cup white vinegar
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise and poppy seeds, then stir this into the onions to coat them evenly with the dressing. Use tongs if you have any trouble spreading the dressing.1/2 cup real mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Refrigerate the salad for at least another hour before serving, which helps the overall flavors of the salad. When you're ready to serve, season with salt and pepper to taste. Again, serving with tongs is recommended.salt and pepper
Notes
Suggested Variations
- Exchange poppy seeds for everything bagel seasoning.
- Mix up the onion type - red, yellow, white or all 3.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.57cups | Calories: 217kcal