OSO Sweet Onion & Crunchy Brined Onion Salad
Created by Mary Shivers
Weekly Winner #4
Feb. 13th - Feb. 19th, 2010

Serves 6 (About 6 per person)

Ingredients

3 large	Oso Sweet Onions (cut into 1/2" cubes)
1/3 cup	Seasoned Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup	Water
1/4 cup	Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon	Salt
8 oz can	Sliced Water Chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup	Chopped Walnuts
1 cup	Frozen Green Peas (partially thawed)
2/3 cups	Mayonnaise
1 tsp	Celery seed
1/4 tsso	Seasoned Salt
2 tbsp	Parmesan Cheese (grated)

Preparation

Place onions in a gallon size resealable plastic bag. Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over onions. Seal and place in a large bowl. (Do not refrigerate.) Leave in bag for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain onions well. Place in a large bowl. Stir in water chestnuts, walnuts, and peas. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, celery seeds, and seasoned salt. Stir into onion mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour.