making life sweeter
There’s nothing quite like the flavor of a fresh, true sweet onion, but cooking with these little gems can be a bit tricky. The unique composition of a sweet onion makes them a wonderful ingredient in some dishes and a terrible choice for others. For the best results when cooking sweet onions consider these helpful tips:

Use sweets: Raw in sandwiches and salads; lightly grilled-whole or sliced, gently roasted or quickly baked; in stir-frys; power bowls, street tacos and other fresh fare. They are delicious caramelized but take care not to stir them too rigorously or cook them at too high a temperature

Avoid using in: Slow-cooker or long-simmering recipes like chili, stews, soup or in baked casserole dishes. Prolonged cooking breaks down the delicate texture and flavor of sweet onions.

Please browse through our wonderful selection of Sweetie Sweet Onion Recipes below. You’re sure to find some that will become family favorites. We invite you to join our Onion ObsessionSM Club to periodically receive information and recipes featuring onions.
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice from 2 fresh lemons
1 small red, yellow, white or sweet onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup pitted and thinly sliced Kalamata olives
Handful of chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Cook the couscous according to package instructions to al dente and drain well.

In a large mixing bowl, fold couscous, chickpeas, onion, garlic, tomatoes, olives and parsley together gently to combine. Add lemon juice and oil and fold again. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This lemony pasta salad has loads of flavor and pairs nicely with a piece of grilled steak or chicken. We love taking this dish to pot-lucks; it can sit out for awhile and will still taste great and won't spoil. This recipe makes 6-8 servings.
PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
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Sweet and Spicy Rice Salad
Sweet and Spicy Rice Salad
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