These onions tend to be medium to large in size and have a mild to sweet flavor. They are often consumed with raw fish , added for color to salads, and grilled or lightly cooked with other foods. They may lose their redness when cooked. The red onion from Turda (Cluj County, Central Romania) is a local variety of red onion with light sweeter taste and particular aroma. Turda onion bulbs are traditionally interwined into long strings. "Turda Red Onion" is usually served fresh, as a salad or part of mixed salads and especially as a compulsory garnish for the traditional bean-and-smoked ham soups
