Ten Tasty Tips For Grilling Onions

With the addition of your favorite sauce, seasoning or fresh chopped herbs, grilled onions also make an easy, satisfying side dish to complement any meal.

To help you get a head start on the season, here are 10 tips for perfectly grilled onions from the National Onion Association:

* Not sure what color of onion to use? Yellows are all purpose, popular as a side dish or for topping steaks, burgers and brats. Reds make colorful kebabs and mixed vegetable sides. White onions are commonly used in Mexican-style BBQ and Southwest dishes.

* For best results, cut onions into at least (1)a"2-inch-thick slices or 1-inch wedges. When cutting wedges, trim the root end, but leave intact to prevent the onion from falling apart.

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