Red Onion
VegetarianVibrant red onion rings add a milder, slightly sweet onion flavor with beautiful purple color.
Red onion is a visually striking pizza topping with a milder, slightly sweeter flavor than white or yellow onions and an attractive purple hue. Thinly sliced rings caramelize at the edges during baking while retaining a pleasant crunch and gentle sweetness that pairs naturally with Mediterranean flavors.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Red Onion
The Banana Pepper Classic
San Marzano Red Sauce
“Layered with Banana Pepper, Italian Sausage, and Red Onion atop San Marzano Red sauce, this traditional pie delivers hearty satisfaction for year-round enjoyment.”
Sardine Mediterranean
San Marzano Red Sauce
“This sea-kissed pizza starts with San Marzano Red sauce and tops it with Sardine, Olives, Lemon Zest, and Red Onion finished with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, delivering a rustic experience suited to peak summer vibes.”
Lamb Shawarma
San Marzano Red Sauce
“Featuring Lamb, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta over San Marzano Red sauce finished with a drizzle of Tahini, this globally-inspired pizza is a indulgent dream made for crisp autumn evenings.”
Smoked Salmon Brunch
White Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce
“Layered with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Red Onion, and Lemon Zest atop White Garlic Parmesan Cream sauce, this refined pie delivers coastal satisfaction for a bright spring evening.”
Pesto Lamb & Feta
Classic Basil Pesto
“Layered with Lamb, Feta, Red Onion, and Olives atop Pesto Basil sauce, this creative pie delivers hearty satisfaction for harvest season warmth.”
Pesto Avocado Fresh
Classic Basil Pesto
“A boundary-pushing Pesto Basil-based pizza bringing together Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, and Red Onion for a garden-fresh masterpiece. Perfect for peak summer vibes.”
Pesto & Smoked Salmon
Classic Basil Pesto
“A ocean-inspired, elegant creation that pairs Pesto Basil sauce with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Red Onion, and Arugula. Best enjoyed during a bright spring evening.”
Pistachio Lamb & Olive
Pistachio Pesto Sauce
“Layered with Lamb, Olives, Red Onion, and Feta atop Pistachio Pesto sauce, this creative pie delivers hearty satisfaction for cozy fall nights.”
Calabrian Lamb & Olive
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“Calabrian Chili Oil sauce meets Lamb, Olives, Feta, and Red Onion in this adventurous, bold and meaty pizza. A standout choice for harvest season warmth.”
Calabrian Sardine & Caper
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“A comforting Calabrian Chili Oil-based pizza bringing together Sardine, Capers, Red Onion, and Lemon Zest for a ocean-inspired masterpiece. Perfect for every season.”
Calabrian Pulled Pork & Corn
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“This bold and meaty pizza starts with Calabrian Chili Oil sauce and tops it with Pulled Pork, Corn, Red Onion, and Jalapeno, delivering a adventurous experience suited to sunny summer days.”
Vodka Fennel & Sausage
Vodka Cream Sauce
“A comforting Vodka Cream-based pizza bringing together Fennel, Italian Sausage, Red Onion, and Pecorino for a carnivore-worthy masterpiece. Perfect for harvest season warmth.”
Brown Butter Lamb & Rosemary
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Built on a Brown Butter Sage foundation, this hearty pie layers Lamb, Rosemary, Feta, and Red Onion into a hearty creation ideal for harvest season warmth.”
Verde Shrimp & Corn
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“Featuring Shrimp, Corn, Jalapeno, and Red Onion over Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce, this globally-inspired pizza is a bright and briny dream made for sunny summer days.”
Verde Avocado & Black Bean
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“This globally-inspired pizza combines the richness of Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce with Avocado, Corn, Red Onion, and Jalapeno, creating a wholesome treat perfect for sunny summer days.”
Verde Lamb & Feta
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“This bold and meaty pizza starts with Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce and tops it with Lamb, Feta, Red Onion, and Jalapeno, delivering a adventurous experience suited to cozy fall nights.”
Verde Cauliflower & Cotija
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“This globally-inspired pizza combines the richness of Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce with Roasted Cauliflower, Cotija, Corn, and Red Onion, creating a wholesome treat perfect for harvest season warmth.”
Verde Chorizo & Sweet Corn
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“Featuring Chorizo, Corn, Red Onion, and Cotija over Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce, this globally-inspired pizza is a indulgent dream made for long summer nights.”
Verde Chicken & Avocado
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
“Tomatillo Salsa Verde sauce meets Chicken, Avocado, Corn, and Red Onion in this adventurous, bold and meaty pizza. A standout choice for any occasion.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Are red onions milder than white onions on pizza?
Yes, red onions have a noticeably milder, sweeter flavor than white onions. Their gentler bite makes them more pleasant when only partially cooked, and they add beautiful purple color to the pizza.
How thin should red onion be sliced for pizza?
Slice red onion into thin rings about 3mm thick. Thin slices soften and caramelize faster in the oven, creating sweet, mellow rings rather than thick, crunchy, overpowering pieces.