3 kitchen classic brined Recipes

red onion, halved and thinly sliced, kosher salt, red wine vinegar, grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, honey, dried oregano, freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered, kalamata olives, halved and pitted, persian cucumbers, greek feta cheese , packed in brine, fresh oregano leaves, for topping (optional), soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water , 15 minutes.

table salt, fresh turkey , rinsed thoroughly, giblets and neck reserved for gravy, if making, unsalted butter, melted