MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING

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The best part of this salad is the dressing. Its great on any salad and I prefer using big yellow onions that are strong in flavor. Add a bit of goat cheese for extra flavor.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large onions, sliced into wedges
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup chicken broth
6 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
14 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup toasted chopped walnuts
½ red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place onions cut side down on baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Set aside to cool.
  • Place onions in food processor, add remaining oil, broth and vinegar. Puree until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion. Add enough dressing to coat greens, toss well. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and red onion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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