Fresh Onions
Harvested before curing — milder, sweeter, and more versatile than a storage onion, greens and all.
Store in
Fridge unlike cured onions — these haven't dried
Keeps for
1–2 weeks greens wilt first — use those early
Best eaten
Grilled or sliced thin raw — no soaking needed
Prep tip
Use the greens slice like scallions for raw or cooked use
What It Is
Section titled “What It Is”Fresh onions are onions harvested before they’ve been fully cured — thin-skinned, slightly moist, and noticeably milder and sweeter than storage onions. At Cold Springs Organics they appear in the late spring and early summer box, bridging the gap before storage onions are ready. Both the bulb and the green tops are edible, making them more versatile than a fully mature cured onion.
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Section titled “How to Store It”Refrigerate fresh onions — unlike cured onions, they have not been dried and will soften and mould at room temperature. Keep in the crisper drawer loosely wrapped; use within 1–2 weeks. The green tops wilt first — trim and use those early in the week before they deteriorate.
How to Prep It
Section titled “How to Prep It”Trim the root end and any dried or damaged outer skin. Rinse well. Use the bulb as you would a mild onion; the green tops can be sliced like scallions and used raw or in cooking. Fresh onions cook faster than cured ones and caramelize beautifully because of their higher moisture and natural sugar content.
How to Cook It
Section titled “How to Cook It”- Grilled whole — brush with oil and grill over medium heat 10–15 minutes, turning once, until softened and lightly charred. One of the best simple sides of early summer.
- Sautéed — slice and cook in butter or oil over medium heat 8–10 minutes until sweet and golden; excellent as a burger, sandwich, or flatbread topping.
- Sliced raw — thin-sliced fresh onion in salads or on tacos is milder and less sharp than a cured onion; no soaking or rinsing needed to reduce the bite.
Quick Meal Idea
Section titled “Quick Meal Idea”Grilled fresh onions — grill whole fresh onions beside anything else already on the grill. When softened and lightly charred, remove and slice in half lengthwise. Arrange on a plate, drizzle with good olive oil, and finish with flaky salt and a squeeze of lemon. Serve as a simple side to meat, fish, or a grain dish.