GREEN SALAD WITH ONION DRESSING

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This is such an elegant salad. It will dress up any table. The caramelized onion in the dressing tastes fantastic. It's never failed to be a hit whenever I've served it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large onion, peeled and cut into eighths
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
14 cups torn salad greens
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

Place onion in a baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes. Turn and bake 25-30 minutes longer, stirring several times, until the onion is tender and lightly browned. Cool for 30 minutes. , Place onion in a blender or food processor; add broth, vinegar, salt and remaining oil. Cover and process until smooth (mixture will be thick). Chill. , Just before serving, toss greens, walnuts, red onion and dressing in a large salad bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.