Best 20 Onion Salad Recipes

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Onion salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a popular choice for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. The key to a great onion salad is to use fresh, crisp onions and a flavorful dressing. There are many different variations on onion salad, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some popular variations include adding other vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, or using different types of dressings, such as a vinaigrette or a creamy dressing. No matter how you choose to make it, onion salad is a delicious and easy dish that is sure to please everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD



Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad image

This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.

Provided by BogeyBill

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

TOMATO CUCUMBER ONION SALAD



Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad image

Many say this is a great summer dish, but I find that I crave it ALL YEAR ROUND! Very addicting, goes with everything, very fast and easy, and always impresses with its amazing flavor!

Provided by kissthecook

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced fresh tomato
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, and white pepper together in a large bowl; season with salt. Refrigerate until slightly chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 585.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TOMATO, ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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For a fresh salad standby, try Rachael Ray's Tomato, Onion and Cucumber Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
1/4 red onion, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 Kirby cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 tablespoons
2 splashes red wine vinegar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Dress the tomatoes, onions, and cucumber with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Let stand while you prepare dinner, about 20 minutes. Re-toss and serve salad with crusty bread for mopping up juices and oil.

TOMATO ONION SALAD



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"I worked as a summer cook at a Wyoming ranch for more than 20 years, and I made this marinated salad often," writes Nell Cruse of Ontario, Oregon. "It was obviously a favorite because there were never any leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large tomatoes, sliced
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced and separate into rings
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Layer tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 90g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad for picnics or potlucks. I always come home with an empty bowl! -Brynn Steckman, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, about 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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"Refreshing light summer salad." I like to make this salad in the Summer when my Tomatoes, and Basil are plentiful and Cucumbers are 3 for a dollar at the Grocery stores and farmers markets! A very pretty healthy salad. Try it I don't think you will be dissapointed!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, Basil and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • This recipe is featured in our.

SICILIAN FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH RED ONION AND MINT



Sicilian Fennel and Orange Salad with Red Onion and Mint image

Categories     Salad     Citrus     Onion     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low/No Sugar     Orange     Fennel     Fall     Raw     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 navel oranges or blood oranges
1 large fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored, very thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
16 small fresh mint leaves, torn in half
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
20 oil-cured black olives

Steps:

  • Cut peel and pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release segments.
  • Toss orange segments, fennel, onion, mint, and oil in large bowl to coat. Season salad generously to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to platter. Garnish with olives and serve immediately.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO



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A good chickpea salad, that is low-fat and high in protein.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

19 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 404.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT



Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint image

Refreshing light summer salad.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
⅔ cup coarsely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 394.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND RED ONION



Roasted Beet Salad with Chickpeas and Red Onion image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium beets
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 sprig rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup roughly chopped dill pickles
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set the beets, garlic and rosemary on a large piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, sprinkle with some salt and pepper and add a splash of water. Fold the foil up into a pouch and seal the edges. Transfer to the oven and cook until the beets are easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 50 minutes. When done, remove the beets from the pouch and set them aside until cool enough to handle. With a paper towel rub the skins from the beets. Cut the peeled beets into bite-size cubes. Mince the roasted garlic.
  • Combine the beets, garlic, chickpeas, red onion, pickles and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to mix. Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the cotija and cilantro and serve.

ONION BEET SALAD



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Everyone loves the tangy dressing on these mouthwatering baked beets. I'm always asked to bring this pretty dish to family gatherings.-Barbara Van Lanen, Salinas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 whole fresh beets (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and halved
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large red onion, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beets in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons oil. Seal bag and shake to coat. Place an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Arrange beets on foil; fold foil over beets and seal tightly. Bake at 400° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender. , Cool to room temperature. Cut beets into cubes; place in a large bowl. Add onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegars, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and remaining oil. , Pour over beet mixture; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD



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Take advantage of your tomato haul and create this simple -- and simply delicious -- summer salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds small to medium red and yellow tomatoes, halved if small and quartered if medium
1 medium red onion, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Gently toss together tomatoes, onion, parsley, and salt in a large bowl; season with pepper. Drizzle in oil, and toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY CUCUMBER & ONION SALAD



Creamy Cucumber & Onion Salad image

This recipe has been in my family for years. It is the best recipe if you are trying to get rid of all your cucumbers in your garden. Anyone that will try this recipe will become addicted!

Provided by cori 3

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cucumbers
1/2 onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
milk

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!

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT



Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint image

Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mint     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large English hothouse cucumbers
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 6 SERVINGS Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds. Cut halves diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, red onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper.

SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND RED-ONION SALAD



Spinach, Mushroom, and Red-Onion Salad image

A delicious Dijon vinaigrette brings all the ingredients together in this simple salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 baguette (8 ounces), cubed
6 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
10 ounces baby spinach
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing occasionally, until toasted, 4 to 6 minutes. (To store, keep croutons in a resealable bag, up to 1 week.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together remaining oil, vinegar, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate dressing, up to 1 week.)
  • Toss mushrooms with dressing; let stand 5 minutes. Add spinach, onion, and croutons to bowl; toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND RED ONION SALAD



Cucumber, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad image

This is a simple and great salad as a cooling accompaniment to curry or any spicy meal.

Provided by tastebudart

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 large red onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of 1 fresh lime
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice together in a bowl. Season with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MUSTARD-GREEN ONION POTATO SALAD



Mustard-Green Onion Potato Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds new potatoes, boiled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the warm potatoes and green onions in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustards, garlic, vinegar and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the dressing to the potatoes and carefully mix until combined.

CORN, SWEET ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD



Corn, Sweet Onion, and Tomato Salad image

An exciting, cool and refreshing side salad that goes great with grilled meat. Fantastic for get-togethers. You WILL be asked for the recipe! Reserve a piece of sliced tomato and a few cilantro sprigs for garnish.

Provided by Twila Davis Reed

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large sweet onions, cut into thin strips
4 green onions, chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, minced into tiny strips
2 limes, juiced
⅓ cup rice vinegar
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, sweet onion, green onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over mixture, and mix in. Stir in rice vinegar to taste; the amount you use will depend on the sweetness of the corn, and the acidity of the lime. Season with kosher salt.
  • Cover, and chill for 45 minutes to an hour. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 472 mg, Sugar 6 g

CUCUMBER, CARROT, AND RED ONION SALAD



Cucumber, Carrot, and Red Onion Salad image

Categories     Salad     Onion     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cucumber     Carrot     Chill     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cucumbers (about 2 pounds), peeled, leaving stripes of skin, and sliced thin (about 6 cups)
1 cup coarsely shredded carrot
1 cup paper-thin slices red onion
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine vegetables. In a small bowl stir together vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine well. Chill salad, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.

SWEET BELL PEPPER AND ONION SALAD



Sweet Bell Pepper and Onion Salad image

Provided by Mona Talbott

Categories     Salad     Side     Low Carb     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Bell Pepper     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Raw     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds orange or yellow bell peppers (about 4) or sweet orange peppers (about 6), thinly sliced into rings
1 small torpedo or red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss bell peppers, onion, and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Let sit until bell peppers are slightly softened, 10-20 minutes. Just before serving, toss herbs and oil with bell pepper mixture.

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Red onions are the most common type used in onion salads, but you can use any type of onion you like. Sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, are a milder option, while white or yellow onions have a sharper flavor.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them more tender.
  • Soak the onions in water: This will help remove some of the sharpness of the onions and make them less likely to cause eye irritation.
  • Use a good quality dressing: The dressing is what really makes an onion salad shine. Use a dressing that you love and that will complement the flavor of the onions.
  • Add some other ingredients: Onion salads are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Try adding some diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Onion salads are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be an onion salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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