Skillet-Charred Vidalia Onion Salad

To make the dressing, combine feta, garlic, lemon juice, and chile in a mini food processor. Process until smooth. If necessary, add a tablespoon hot water to thin.

Add oil to the processor; process for about 30 seconds or until the dressing is silky smooth. Set aside.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray.

Place onion in skillet in 1 even layer. Press each slab to ensure full contact with pan. Season onions evenly with salt.

Cook, without turning, 4 minutes or until onion slabs are moderately charred. Transfer onion to a large bowl.

Leaving the pan on the heat, add chickpeas; cook 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Add to onion.

Separate onion slabs into rings. Add oregano and dressing.

Toss until well dressed.

Variation:

Lamb and Turkey Vidalia Salad: Sauté 4 ounces ground lamb and 4 ounces ground turkey 5 minutes or until done. Drain well. Toss with 4 cups baby spinach, 2 additional tablespoons lemon juice, another teaspoon oregano, and an additional 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Fold mixture into onion salad. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 281; FAT 9g (sat 4g); SODIUM 437mg