RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Red Lettuce With Balsamic Onions image

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 small red onions
1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar, plus
2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced shallots (2 large)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
2 heads red-leaf lettuce, washed, spun dry and torn into pieces

Steps:

Prehead oven to 375°F.
Cut the onions in 1/2, then slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
Remove from oven and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly add 3/4 cup olive oil, whisking while pouring, until emulsified.
To assemble, toss lettuce with dressing to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 483.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2, Protein 2