Serves 8
Spring onions have long green shoots with white bulbs, like scallions on steroids. The flavor is fresher than ordinary yellow onions. The spring bulbs (below) are in markets right now, as are sweet onions, which don't have the sharp edge of regular onions. Sweet onions are marketed under several names, including Vidalia, OSO Sweet, Walla Walla, and others. Use the bulb or sweet onions in this light condiment that's a far cry from the dark, caramelized versions of wintertime. It pairs well with roast chicken, pork, or grilled salmon. Set a spoonful beside a brunch plate of whole-wheat toast and smoked salmon, or make onion jam and goat cheese appetizers for a wedding shower. Slice sweet onions as you would any other onion - for this dish, that should be very thin. But don't worry about exact size; all the slices will cook down into a delectable jammy spread. Larger cuts will add texture to the mix.
