ONION SALAD RECIPE

The weather is perfect for inviting your friends over for a braai.

While having the best meat on the table is important, the sides often steal the show.

Have you tried serving an onion salad with your potato bake?

This uncomplicated recipe is a winner, with its soft onions and zesty kick from the spices and sauce.

You can even get creative and use it as a base for a more elaborate dish.

ONION SALAD TIPS

To make the salad, boil the onions until they are soft.

But if you want to take it up a notch, cook them for a shorter time or over the fire to caramelize them.

For an extra kick, add garlic powder and paprika.

And if you’re feeling adventurous, top them with cheese and bake them in the oven.

Onions are not just a base ingredient, they can be the star of your next braai with friends.

It’s time to call your friends and organize a braai with some great sides.

This versatile onion salad is sure to impress as an addition to your menu.

Recipe by Irene Muller

Course: Sides

Cuisine: South African

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

To start, begin by peeling the onions carefully so that they remain whole.
Once peeled, proceed to boil the onions in salted water until they reach the desired level of doneness, making sure not to overcook them as this can cause them to fall apart.
Once boiled, drain the onions and set them aside.
In a separate pot, combine water, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt together and heat the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Once dissolved, let the mixture boil for 5 minutes. After boiling, allow the mixture to cool down before adding whisked eggs to the mixture.
Slowly bring the mixture to a low simmer over low heat while whisking, ensuring not to heat it too fast as it may cause the egg to separate.
Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and give it a final whisk.
To finish, pour the warm dressing over the boiled onions and allow it to cool down.