and the group is pretty well rounded. My questions is should I add onions to the mix?
Pasta
Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Tomatoes
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Homemade House dressing
Onions???
2007-12-15 02:54:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I prefer red onions sliced very thin, but another alternative is green onions. The green onions have a more subtle taste.
2007-12-15 05:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by almond_lace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I've ever had a pasta salad with onion. I personally don't like onion but that wouldn't stop me from eating your dish, I'd just avoid eating the onion bits. Since pasta salad includes things like pepper and tomatoes, which are notorious for not being liked by picky eaters, throwing in some onion shouldn't hurt.
2007-12-15 02:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by ashnperry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no onions- a lot of people don't like them. If your friends/family do, I would recommend green onions. Or you can also use red onion for color. Just dice it up small and rinse under some water so it's not as strong.
2007-12-15 03:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by Janiepoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds really good without onions. Not everyone will like the onions. You can put some onion powder or onion salt for the flavor.
2007-12-15 03:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my suggestion. Add one or two tomatoes to your recipe with the onions, and peppers into a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and cook for about five minutes. You don't need to add water because there is enough water in the tomatoes. I do this all the time and it tastes even better! (No one will even notice that there are onions.)
2007-12-15 03:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've made something similar and used very finely minced red onion. Or you could use the greener parts of green onions. Those shouldn't be too harsh. And I agree, add black olives.
2007-12-15 03:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want onions, I'd recommend either Vidalia sweet onions if you insist on fresh, or (I personally use) reconstituted dried onions. Fresh onion has a way of overpowering the recipe, especially the longer it sits.
2007-12-15 02:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raw onions upset my stomach, but in a potato or pasta salad, they are missed. So I take the garlic press and press onion juice. It's messier than pressing garlic, but it adds flavor.
2007-12-15 03:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always, onions goes very well with just about everything. one of the best ways to start off a meal is with the trinity(cajun mix) onions green peppers and celery, and just sautee them in a pan. yum yum!
2007-12-15 03:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by queencleopatratso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
red onions!
2007-12-15 03:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by krazykatmeow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋