Ingredients Seasonings Alliums Onion 11 Ways to Use Scallions Scallions are an unsung kitchen hero that deserves our attention. By Kristin Donnelly Kristin Donnelly Kristin Donnelly is a writer with nearly two decades of experience crafting stories and recipes for editorial publications, books, and brands. She was a food editor at Food & Wine for eight years. Kristin is the author of two cookbooks and co-host of the Everything Cookbook podcast. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 1, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Eric Wolfinger Young onions, including scallions, are always a wonderful farmers market find. Milder than their more mature counterparts, they're great cooked or raw as a garnish, a flavoring or a side dish. Here are 11 ways to use this unsung kitchen hero. Scallion pancakes Make a version of this Chinese-restaurant classic with pizza dough, or use an eggy batter, much like a Dutch baby. Get the Recipe: Spinach and Scallion Dutch Baby Scallion sauces Puree scallions in a vinaigrette or with wine and garlic for a pasta sauce. Or mix chopped scallions with ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and oil to make a pungent relish for cooked meats. Get the Recipe: Turkey Breast with Ginger-Scallion Sauce Grilled scallions Scallions turn sweet and silky after just a few minutes on the grill. Serve them sliced in a gremolata to accompany short ribs, or cut into two-inch pieces and toss with shrimp and tart green apple for an appetizer. © Fredrika Stjärne Get the Recipe: Grilled Shrimp with Apple and Charred Scallions Noodles Cut scallions crosswise to stir-fry with noodle dishes, or slice them a bit thinner and use as a raw garnish. Eric Wolfinger Get the Recipe: Chilled Sesame Soba Bowl with Cucumber and Scallions Savory baked goods Add scallions to cheddar muffins, cornbread, or biscuits to serve alongside stew-y dishes like chili. Greg DuPree Get the Recipe: Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits Scallion dips Puree scallions with sour cream, mayonnaise, anchovies, and herbs to make a flavorful green goddess dip. Or char them for guacamole. Get the Recipe: Guacamole with Charred Jalapeño and Scallions Scallion soup This luxe soup uses a full two pounds of scallions along with mushrooms as the main flavor components. Stir them into a finished chowder or serve as a garnish atop creamy carrot soup. © Frances Janisch Get the Recipe: Creamy Carrot Soup with Scallions and Poppy Seeds Dumplings Add scallions to juicy pork dumplings to celebrate the Lunar New Year, or to this tasty version with tofu. Get the Recipe: Watercress and Tofu Dumplings Sandwiches Scallions are delicious sprinkled on breakfast sandwiches or layered into grilled cheese. Photo by Tara Donne / Food Styling by Chris Lanier / Prop Styling by Raina Kattelson Get the Recipe: Grilled Cheese with Corn and Calabrian Chile Salads Thinly sliced scallions are terrific mixed into salads like this one with spinach and smoked salmon, or use the bulbs in a creamy dressing and then toss the green tops with lettuce. Get the Recipe: Corned Beef Salad with Thousand Island Dressing and Rye Croutons Eggs Add scallions to a potato frittata or scrambled eggs. © Christina Holmes Get the Recipe: Scallion Scrambled Eggs with Potato Chips Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit