purple onion (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrpəl ˈʌnjən/
Definition
A type of onion with a deep purple skin and sweet flavor, often used in cooking for its unique color and taste.
Examples
The recipe called for a purple onion, which added a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish.
Purple onions are a popular ingredient in many salads and sandwiches.
The farmer's market sold a variety of onions, including purple onions, which were perfect for grilling.
How to Use purple onion
- purple onion salad (collocation)
- a salad made with purple onions, often with mixed greens and a vinaigrette dressing — "The restaurant served a delicious purple onion salad as a side dish."
- grilled purple onions (collocation)
- purple onions that have been cooked on a grill, often served as a side dish — "The chef grilled the purple onions until they were caramelized and sweet."
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