The Creamy Onion Salad recipe you’ve provided is sourced from the “Blueberries and Polar Bears” cookbook, known for its Canadian-inspired dishes. This salad is perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners, requiring no cooking and offering a tangy, creamy twist to Spanish onions. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the recipe:
Creamy Onion Salad
Preparation Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 6 Spanish onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tsp celery seeds
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 76.4
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 392.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 14.8g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Instructions:
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Prepare Onions: Slice the Spanish onions very thinly and place them in a plastic or glass dish.
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Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Mix well until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
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Marinate Onions: Pour the vinegar mixture over the sliced onions, ensuring they are well-coated. Mix thoroughly.
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Weight and Rest: Place a plate on top of the onions and weigh it down (a plastic bottle filled with oil and vinegar works well). Let the onions sit at room temperature all day or overnight for best results.
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Drain and Dress: Drain the onions well (you’ll notice they release liquid during marination). In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise and celery seeds. Toss the drained onions with this creamy dressing until evenly coated.
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Serve: Transfer the creamy onion salad to a serving bowl and it’s ready to serve.
Recipe Notes:
- Make-Ahead: This salad benefits from being made ahead, allowing the flavors to meld together overnight.
- Serving Suggestions: As suggested, serve alongside beef dishes, on sandwiches, or as a side for a variety of meals.
Keywords: Canadian, Potluck, Weeknight, No Cook
Review and Rating: This recipe has garnered a 5-star rating from 13 reviews, indicating its popularity and deliciousness among those who’ve tried it.
This Creamy Onion Salad combines the tanginess of vinegar with the sweetness of sugar, balanced by the creamy texture of mayonnaise and the aromatic crunch of celery seeds. It’s a versatile dish that complements many main courses or stands deliciously on its own. Enjoy preparing and serving this flavorful Canadian-inspired salad at your next gathering!
