Best Creamy Onion Salad Recipes

CREAMY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL, CORN AND ONION

Steps:

• Salt tomatoes in a bowl and set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and garlic; set aside. Add corn, basil, onion and raisins to tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with dressing.

CREAMY CUCUMBER & ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and slice.
• Slice onions.
• In another bowl combine mayo, sugar, and vinegar. whisk until smooth.
• Add 2 tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth. You can add as much milk as you want, it will become less thick, every time you add the milk.
• This is also good with tomatoes and romaine lettuce for a delicious time of garden salad!

GARBANZO BEAN, TUNA AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Toss tuna with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo beans, onion, celery, tomatoes, parsley and yogurt dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

CREAMY ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the onions very thin and place them in a plastic or glass dish.
• Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
• Mix well to dissolve the sugar and salt.
• Pour over the sliced onions and mix well.
• Put a plate on top of the onions and set a weight on it.
• A plastic bottle of oil and vinegar works well.
• Let the onions sit on the counter all day- overnight is best.
• Drain the onions (You will wonder where all the liquid came from!).
• Combine the dressing and celery seed and toss with onions.
• Put in a serving bowl and serve.

PORK CHOPS IN A SWEET CHILI AND ONION SAUCE WITH CREAMY CILANTRO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Place the potatoes in a sauce pot and cover with water. Place over high heat and bring up to a boil, add some salt, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the potatoes and spread out onto a rimmed cookie sheet to cool quickly, about 10 minutes.
• While the potatoes are working, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan). Season the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Place the chops in the skillet and sear for about 2 minutes on each side to caramelize. Transfer the chops to a rimmed cookie sheet and place in the oven to finish off, 7 or 8 minutes, until the meat is firm to the touch, but not tough. Remove from the oven and let the chops rest, covered with a piece of aluminum foil, for a few minutes.
• While the chops bake, return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO, three quarters of the chopped onions, the chili powder, cumin, two thirds of the chopped garlic, the brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer until reduced by half. Once reduced, turn off the heat and whisk in the cold butter.
• While the sweet chili-onion sauce is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, the remaining chopped onions, the remaining chopped garlic, the red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add to the dressing the chopped celery and red bell peppers. When you are ready to serve, add the cooled potatoes. Stir the potatoes to combine, and check the seasoning.
• Pour the sweet chili-onion sauce over the rested pork chops; serve the creamy cilantro potato salad alongside.

WEDGE SALAD WITH CREAMY CARAMELIZED ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the Caramelized Onion Dip in a blender. Add the buttermilk, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and blend until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Drizzle over the iceberg wedges. Serve immediately.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the vinegar and simmer until the mixture is dry. Add the hot sauce if using. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow the onions to cool slightly.
• Mix the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Fold in the sour cream and caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives if using. Can be eaten warm or transferred to the refrigerator to be eaten cold.

CREAMY SWEET ONION & BACON SALAD DRESSING (LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• The first step is to caramelize your onions. Once done, combine with the first seven ingredients and blend with a immersion blender of food processor. Quickly warm up your bacon in a pan right before serving and mix together. Tastes wonderful with a spinach salad & crumbled light goat cheese.

CREAMY CUCUMBER & SWEET ONION SALAD W/DILL HORSERADISH DRESS

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients except radicchio in a medium mixing bowl.
• Cover and chill until serving time.
• Recipe note: Serve salad inside a radicchio lettuce cup for a dramatic presentation.

STRAWBERRY-ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• Divide the red lettuce between 4-6 plates or bowls.
• Divide the strawberry slices over lettuce then garnish with onion slices.
• Pour the dressing over salads just before serving.

CREAMY RED ONION SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whiz everything in a food processor (I use my mini) until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve with a Romaine salad or use as a dip for crudite.

LOW FAT CREAMY CABBAGE AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the shredded cabbage and onion together in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl whisk together cottage cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder, then add to the cabbage/onion mixture; toss to combine then season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 3 hours before serving (overnight is even better!).

GARBANZO, SALMON AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk sour cream , mayo, mustard and lemon peel together in a small bowl. Toss salmon with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo, onion, celery,tomatoes, parsley and dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill)