BOSTON LETTUCE WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS

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Forget boring tossed salads! This Boston lettuce salad will have your guests asking for the recipe. Top with bacon, or substitute feta for the Gorgonzola for a change of taste. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium red onions, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons orange juice
4 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place onions on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and juice. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. , Top lettuce halves with roasted onions. Drizzle with sauce and top with cheese. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and if desired, chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges