Slow Cooked Onion Salad Recipes

SLOW-COOKED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Make onion mixture:
• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large shallow baking pan with foil, allowing 2 inches to hang over each end of pan.
• Wash leek pieces well in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well.
• Whisk together honey, oil, salt, and pepper and add onions, shallots, and leeks, tossing to coat. Spread onion mixture in an even layer in baking pan. Scatter thyme on top, then cover with another large sheet of foil and crimp edges all around to seal, forming a package.
• Roast until very tender, about 1 hour. Carefully remove top sheet of foil (steam will emerge) and turn on broiler. Broil onion mixture 5 to 6 inches from heat until tops of onions are browned and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes. (Check frequently, removing pieces as they brown.) Discard thyme.
• Make salad while onion mixture roasts:
• Whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Trim endives and halve lengthwise. Cut in half crosswise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
• Just before serving, add endives to dressing along with spinach and chives and toss until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper. 3Divide salad among 6 plates and top with warm onion mixture.

SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook pork chops until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Cook onions in the same skillet over medium-low heat until soft and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sugar; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cider and bring to a boil. Pour mixture over pork chops in the slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until pork chops are tender, about 7 1/2 hours. Stir in peas; cook until tender, about 30 minutes more.
• Transfer pork chops to a serving plate. Add butter to the sauce in the slow cooker; stir until melted. Pour sauce over pork chops.

ROASTED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place onions in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil; toss to coat. Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining oil. Wrap foil around garlic; place on baking pan with onions., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until onions are lightly browned and garlic is tender, turning onions occasionally. Cool for 10-15 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, cheese and walnuts; top with onions., For dressing, place vinegar and shallots in a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and pulse until blended. Add parsley and pepper flakes. Cover and process, gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad.

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.

SLOW COOKER CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Rub bottom and sides of slow cooker with 1/2 of the butter. Toss onions and salt with remaining butter in a bowl.n
• Cook onions on Low until browned and sweet, about 10 hours.n

ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place the sliced onions in a ceramic bowl, sprinkle with the salt, toss and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Add the orange rind and the lemon and orange juices. Allow to sit for 10 more minutes and serve.

ONION ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange greens, oranges and onion. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

GRILLED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. In a small bowl, gently toss onion with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill wedges, turning occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add greens, and toss to coat. Serve topped with onion and cheese.

SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Over medium heat sauté the onion in butter until soft and translucent and caramel colour. Make this in 3 batches.
• Place onions in slow cooker.
• Deglaze cooking skillet with some of the beef stock;this is the secret to that taste.
• Add to slow cooker along with the remaining beef broth (your own homemade or powdered mixed with boiling water).
• Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaf.
• Cover; cook on High for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
• Divide soup into appropriate containers.
• Seal and freeze.
• When ready to enjoy your French Onion Soup.
• Remove from freezer and place in a microwave dish with 2 tbsp sherry; heat for 5 minutes.
• Add Parmesan cheese to your onion soup bowl. Place one slice of toasted bread over the cheese. Fill bowl with soup.
• Top with shredded Gruyère cheese.
• Place under broiler to melt your cheese.
• Tip: When adding your ingredients to the slow cooker make sure they are all hot.
• Use the processor to slice your onions. I once read 'If I use my food processor just to make onion soup it will be worth the cost".
• Bon Appettit!

SWEET ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Put onions into a large bowl of cold water. Swish onions with your hands until water becomes cloudy. Transfer onions to a clean bowl of cold water, and let soak 15 minutes. Repeat twice. Drain, and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, honey, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Add radicchio, lettuce, tomatoes, and parsley to bowl with onions. Drizzle with dressing to taste, and toss. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.