What Are Scallions, spring or green onions and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about scallions, spring or green onions and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 3,574 recipes to cook tonight.
What are scallions, spring or green onions?
The scallion (also known as spring onion , salad onion , onion sticks or green onion in many countries) is an edible plant of the genus Allium. The upper green portion is hollow.
It lacks a fully developed root bulb. Harvested for their taste, they are milder than most onions. They may be cooked or used raw as a part of salads or Asian recipes.
Diced scallions are used in soup, noodle and seafood dishes, as well as sandwiches, curries or as part of a stir fry. To make many Eastern sauces, the bottom quarter-inch of scallions are commonly removed before use.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (100g)Where found
Scallions, spring or green onions are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Scallions, spring or green onions are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do scallions, spring or green onions weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 100 grams |
| 1 tbsp chopped | 6 grams |
| 1 large | 25 grams |
| 1 medium (4-1/8" long) | 15 grams |
| 1 small (3" long) | 5 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 香葱，弹簧或葱 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | échalotes | |
| en español: | cebolletas |
Recipes using scallions, spring or green onions
There are 3574 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Tortellini with Goat Cheese & Scallions
Learn to make homemade tortellini with creamy goat cheese and scallion filling, served in savory chicken broth. Simple sophistication in a bowl. This comforting dish features tender homemade tortellini filled with goat cheese and fresh scallions, served in a warm, flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines delicate pasta with a rich, savory filling, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and scallions.
Tortellini with Goat Cheese & Scallions
Learn to make homemade tortellini with creamy goat cheese and scallion filling, served in savory chicken broth. Simple sophistication in a bowl. This comforting dish features tender homemade tortellini filled with goat cheese and fresh scallions, served in a warm, flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines delicate pasta with a rich, savory filling, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and scallions.
Potato & Scallion Casserole
A comforting and savory dish featuring layers of golden-brown potatoes and tender scallions, bound together with a creamy yogurt-egg sauce and baked to perfection. Ideal as a hearty side or a light main course.
Guacamole Ole
This easy party-perfect appetizer teams the flavors of Mexican and California cuisine in a lively dip.
Persian Swiss Chard & Dill Frittata
Get ready to whip up a vibrant, herb-packed dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any meal of the day! This Persian-inspired frittata is a fresh twist on the classic omelet, blending tender Swiss chard, fragrant dill, and zesty scallions into a fluffy, golden masterpiece. Baked to perfection, it’s easy to make and even easier to love. Serve it with warm flatbread, a sprinkle of feta, or a side of crisp veggies for a delightful meal. Let’s dive into this green goodness!
Daddy's Creamy Broccoli Soup
Rich, restaurant-style creamy broccoli soup with tender florets, buttery broth base, half-and-half, and sharp cheddar for stirring in at the table.
Charred New Potato & Fennel Salad
Easy and tasty. Serve it with some delicious summer BBQ, arrange the salad over a bed of fresh greens to get some veggie boost.
Make-Ahead Gazpacho
Make-ahead gazpacho with a Mexican twist: chilled tomato soup brightened with green taco sauce, cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions. A quick simmer melds the flavors before chilling for a sharper, deeper bowl.
Yummy Gazpacho Soup
No-cook chunky gazpacho with crushed and diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a triple citrus-vinegar punch. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 10 minutes plus chill.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Curried pumpkin soup with sweet pumpkin puree, golden sauteed onions, warm curry powder, and a swirl of half-and-half. A silky, autumn-spiced soup garnished with pepitas or chives.
New Potato Salad with Dried Tomatoes
This creamy and flavorful new potato salad is a great side dish with any summer BBQs.
Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce with French dressing, herbs, and hot sauce. Served with blue cheese dressing and crunchy veggies.
Yummy Burgers
Sour cream burgers stay juicy because the sour cream goes right into the beef, along with green onion and a little crumb to keep them tender. Cook them fast in the microwave or sear them on the grill, then load up the buns.
Tabouli Herb Salad
Lebanese tabbouleh herb salad heavy on fresh parsley and mint, fine bulgur, lemon and olive oil. Served on romaine leaves, the proper Middle Eastern way.
Beefy Chunk & Cheese Chili
Curried beef and kidney bean chili topped with sharp cheddar and fresh scallions. The unexpected curry powder addition transforms a basic chili into something with serious depth and global flavor.
Brown Mushroom Rice
Quick side dish with cooked brown rice sautéed in margarine with mushrooms and green onions. Simple, nutty, and ready in 20 minutes using leftover rice.
Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup
Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.
Pork Hock with Pickled Sweet Red Pepper
I like this sour flavor. The best over buckwheat, but all is fine when over rice, potatoes, noodles, or just with lettuce mix. You may use pickled grilled red pepper.
Hummus Guacamole
Hummus guacamole: a Mediterranean-Mexican mash-up dip with avocado, hummus, tomato, scallion, and green chiles. Vegan, high-fiber, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with pita wedges.
Hot & Sour Mushroom Soba Soup
Hot and sour mushroom soup with sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, and white pepper, ladled over Japanese soba noodles. A 30-minute lighter take on the Chinese takeout classic.
Delicious Cold Gaspacho
Light Spanish-style cold tomato soup pureed with green pepper, onion, garlic, white wine, and lemon. A refreshing, vegan summer gazpacho served chilled with scallions on top.
Elevated Tuna-Pasta Salad
This can tuna pasta salad brings canned tuna to life with a burst of fresh and hearty flavors. The combination of green beans, tomatoes, olives, capers, and pasta creates a vibrant and satisfying dish. It's a delicious way to elevate canned tuna into a memorable meal.
Garlic & Fava Beans Soup
A soup which is a combination of Mediterranean garlic soups with a 17th century East European fava beans soup. Quite good.
Cucumber Soup with Spring Vegetables
All veggies are young, fresh and full of spring garden aroma. Is there anything more lovely?
Prosciutto & Green Pea Risotto
Creamy prosciutto and green pea risotto finished with Parmesan, fresh basil, and a splash of cream. Salty cured ham and sweet peas make this Italian rice dish rich and satisfying.
