Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing Recipe

Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing recipe adds a pop of flavor and brightness to any salad. Use as a dipping sauce to bring your onion rings, veggie platters, or bread trays to the next level!

This recipe was developed in partnership with Shuman Farms Real Sweet Vidalia Onions and Produce for Kids. As always, all opinions are my own. 

If you’ve read this site for any length of time, you know I support Produce for Kids and work with them often. What they do to promote and encourage increased produce intake for families is awesome. With the help of sponsors like Shuman Farms, more than $6.7 million dollars has been raised to benefit children and families since 2002.

Shuman Farms is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the Vidalia® onion industry and is the leading grower-shippers of Vidalia® sweet onions with 2,000+ acres.

When asked to showcase Vidalia sweet onions, I was excited thinking through all the possibilities. I settled on a sweet Vidalia onion dressing so the onion flavor would shine through. This dressing is both simple to make and is the perfect use for this versatile premium onion!

INGREDIENTS

To get started, gather your ingredients and grab either a blender or food processor. I prefer the food processor because it creates a creamier texture in my opinion. 

• 1 large Vidalia onion, outside layer removed, cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. honey 
• 1 tsp. minced garlic 
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. paprika 
• 1/4 tsp. pepper 

How to Make

1. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor
2. Blend until smooth
3. Use right away or store in the refrigerator

Once all of your ingredients are in the blender or food processor, blend until combined. 

Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip pairs perfectly with Baked Onion Rings as shown, but is delicious on lettuce salads or as a dipping sauce for a bread tray or veggie tray as well. 

Up next on my menu is making a Baked Vidalia Onion and drizzling the Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip over the top. There are numerous Vidalia onion recipes so I encourage you to try a few & find your favorite!

The versatility of the Vidalia onion vinaigrette is one of the top reasons that this is my go-to onion dressing or dipping sauce. Plus, my kids love the flavor and creaminess. 

DID YOU KNOW ONIONS HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS?

When I first learned about the different health benefits of sweet onions, I was super impressed! Check out the different health benefits:

• Great source of antioxidants 
• Free of fat, cholesterol, and sodium 
• Onions contain a nutrient called quercetin, which has been shown to fight cancer and promote bone health
• Excellent source of Vitamin C

HOW DO I STORE SWEET ONIONS?

The best way to extend the shelf life of your onions while maintaining texture is to store them in a cool, dry place. I typically store my onions in my pantry in a covered basket. 

Shuman Farms gives an awesome idea on their website, which is to store onions in the legs of clean, sheer pantyhose by tying a knot between each onion and hanging in a cool, dry place (like your pantry). When you are ready to use an onion, all you have to do is cut above the knot to grab an onion. 

Freezing sweet onions is a possibility if you chop and place on a cookie sheet to freeze. Once frozen, you can throw the onion pieces into a freezer bag until you are ready to use. 

PRO TIP: Freezing will change the texture of the sweet onion so plan to only use frozen onions for cooking. 

Enjoy the Sweet Vidalia Onion dressing & let me know how you end up using the dip!

Add these dips to your list along with the Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip if you are looking for more fun and tasty ideas:

• Mediterranean Hummus Dip 
• Layered Taco Dip 
• Yogurt Fruit and Vegetable Dip 
• Seven Layer Bean Dip 

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