green onion
nounDefinition of green onion
: a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads
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Add peas, carrots, pepper, chicken and green onions, and toss gently until evenly distributed. — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What to bring? These side dishes are always welcome at a summer picnic," 29 June 2018 Add parsley and green onions and mix, stirring well. — Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "YMCA farm-themed camps teach where food comes from," 3 July 2018 In a bowl, combine red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, green onions, garlic and oil. — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, "Ciao Ristorante is Italian food with the ultimate Sicilian twist," 3 July 2018 Top the greens with carrots, bell peppers, edamame, cilantro, green onions and peanuts. — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "This Thai peanut salad is fresh and colorful, with a satisfying crunch," 10 May 2018 Garnish with the cashews, green onions and, if desired, Sriracha. — Chris Ross, charlotteobserver, "Try this time-saving cashew chicken | Charlotte Observer," 17 Apr. 2018 Garnish with the cashews, green onions and, if desired, Sriracha. — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Time-saving cashew chicken," 10 Apr. 2018 To bowl with sautéed onion, add green onions, vinegar, mustard, parsley, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; whisk until combined. — Michael Symon, Good Housekeeping, "German Potato Salad," 19 May 2017 Sour cream and green onions top the healthy serving. — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "First Bite: Woody's Lunch Box in Disney's Toy Story Land," 11 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'green onion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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