Best Vidalia Onion Salad Recipes

ROASTED VIDALIA ONION, CHERRY TOMATO, AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Season the onions with salt and pepper, wrap them individually in foil, and bake them in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender. Let the onions cool in the foil and discard the foil. Chop the onions coarse, discarding the root ends, and in a bowl toss them with the tomatoes, the bacon, and the basil. In a small bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the vinegars, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk dressing until it is emulsified. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss the salad well, and serve it, chilled or room temperature, with grilled chicken or beef.

NEW YORK STRIP WITH BLUE CHEESE, VIDALIA ONION JAM AND WARM POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the onion jam: Heat grill to high. Heat a cast iron skillet until hot, but not smoking. Add the drippings, heat, and then the onions, garlic, jalapeno, wine, vinegar, cassis, grenadine and salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid mixture is thickened and jam-like, about 20 minutes. Taste and season with honey, salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley, transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
• For the vinaigrette: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain, let cool for a few minutes and quarter
• While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together the drippings, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, and then stir in the chopped basil and parsley.
• Add the warm potatoes and the bacon to the vinaigrette and gently fold to combine. Serve with the steak.
• For the steak: Heat the grill to high. Mix together the salt, pepper and thyme in a small bowl. Brush the steaks with oil on both sides and season with the salt mixture. Grill steaks until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides and cooked to medium-rare doneness.
• Just before the steaks are done, use a fork to mash the cheese with some of the cream, so that it is chunky but a bit creamy. Mound some on each steak, and let melt very briefly, so the steaks don't overcook. Remove to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with parsley sprigs and serve.

TOMATO AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD WITH STEAK SAUCE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over moderate heat combine vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire and pepper. Allow sugar to dissolve in vinegar and liquids to come to a bubble. Remove sauce from heat and whisk in tomato sauce, then extra-virgin olive oil. Let dressing stand.
• Arrange sliced tomatoes and onions on a serving platter. Season tomatoes and onions with salt, to taste Pour dressing over the tomatoes and onions and garnish with chopped parsley.

CORN AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high heat, or preheat the broiler.
• Place the corn on the grill or in a broiler pan. Cook, turning every 5 minutes, until lightly browned all over, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then cut the kernels from the ears (you should have about 3 cups).
• Coat the grill or broiler pan with cooking spray. Grill the onion slices for 5 minutes on each side.
• Combine the corn, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Toss well and serve.

GRILLED SQUID AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD WITH GRILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Brush tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until just soft.
• Brush squid and onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill squid for 3 minutes on each side. Grill onions on both sides until tender. Toss greens with olive oil and lemon and season with salt and pepper. Arrange greens on a platter and top with squid and onions, tomato and mint.

VIDALIA ONION SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion and parsley. Stir in butter and egg. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry croutons for 10-15 seconds, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels., For dressing, combine the onion, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, bacon, onion rings and croutons. Serve with dressing.

TOMATO, VIDALIA ONION, & CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together vegetables and chickpeas in a salad bowl.
• In another small bowl, whisk together basil, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Add Parmesan and toss again.
• Serve.

COOL AND REFRESHING VIDALIA ONION SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Peel the onion and place it in a microwave safe bowl with a 1/4 cup of water. Microwave for four minutes.
• 2. Discard the water, and allow the onion to cool to room temperature. Add the onion and all other ingredients to a blender. Blend on low until well mixed.
• 3. Chill for two hours before serving. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

VIDALIA ONION STEAK AND WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach and red pepper on large serving platter or divide evenly among 4 individual salad plates. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Saute steak quickly until medium rare. Remove from pan. Add remaining oil and saute onion slices until softened and translucent. Stir in vinegar, water, honey, mustard, ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Quickly stir in meat. Spoon over spinach. Serve immediately.

SWEET VIDALIA ONION SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice 1/2 inch off both ends of onion. Pierce onion skin in several places with a sharp knife. Place onion in microwave-proof bowl. Add a bit of water. Microwave 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool. When cooled, peel and place in food processor. Puree until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and process until combined and smooth

25-MINUTE FLANK STEAK WITH CHARRED VIDALIA ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a very large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke.
• While the pan is heating, slice the onions into 1/4-inch-thick rings and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Add the onions to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until they char slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until they are further charred and slightly softened but still crunchy, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
• Stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the fish sauce in the medium bowl that the onions were in. Add the radishes, watercress, cilantro and cooked onions and toss until well coated. Allow the mixture to sit at least 5 minutes, so the juices from the onion combine with the dressing.
• Wipe out the skillet the onions cooked in and return it to medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steak with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and put it into the hot skillet. Cook until well browned on one the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes; flip and cook until medium rare, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and allow the steak to rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
• Divide the salad mixture among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with slices of steak.

QUICK VIDALIA ONION, MUSHROOM AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Halve the onion and slice as thinly and evenly as you can, no thicker than 1/8 inch. (A mandoline works well for this, but you can do it with a sharp knife and some patience.) Add the onions, mushroom slices and parsley to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil. Ladle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

VIDALIA ONION SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together; chill in a cruet at least 2 hours.
• Shake well before serving over salad greens.

ROASTED BEET AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat gas grill on high heat. Turn one burner off, then reduce the other burner(s) to medium.
• Individually wrap each beet in foil. Place beets over the off area and cover. Cook, turning the beets occasionally, until just tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool completely. Peel and slice beets into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
• In a medium bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, tarragon, brown sugar, salt and pepper until combined. Gradually whisk in oil until dressing thickens. Add beets and onions and toss well.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least one hour. Serve chilled.

GREEN BEANS AND VIDALIA ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans according to package directions.
• Drain well and chill in refrigerator.
• Put onions in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar.
• Cover and place in refrigerator to chill.
• In a small jar combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Seal jar and shake vigorously to mix all ingredients.
• Place beans and onions in a large bowl.
• Add crumbled bacon and cheese.
• Shake salad dressing again and pour over bean and onion mixture.
• Toss well and serve.

VIDALIA ONION, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.

VIDALIA ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Add onions and jalapenos to bowl...mix remaining ingredients together and pour over the onion/jalapeno mixture. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 min. If you can wait!