MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING

Mixed Greens with Walnut and Roasted Onion Dressing image

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

Ingredients

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