Balsamic Onion And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Balsamic Onion And Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small red onions; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, plus; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, the good stuff; 3/4 cup olive oil, also the good stuff; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 6 tablespoons shallots, minced (about 2 large); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, good quality; 12 -16 ounces maytag blue cheese; 2 heads red leaf lettuce, torn (or use bag lettuce)

Servings: persons

3 small red onions
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, plus
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, the good stuff
3/4 cup olive oil, also the good stuff
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 tablespoons shallots, minced (about 2 large)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, good quality
12 -16 ounces maytag blue cheese
2 heads red leaf lettuce, torn (or use bag lettuce)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cut onions in half and slice to 1/4 inch thickness.
3
Place on baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic, 1/8 cup olive oil, 1 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper.
4
Bake the onions 15 - 20 minutes or until tender and nicely roasted.
5
Remove from the oven and toss with 2 T. balsamic and let cool.
6
For the dressing:
7
Whisk shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 t. salt and 1/2 t. pepper in small bowl.
8
While whisking, add 1/2 cup olive oil until dressing is emulsified.
9
Mash 1/4 cup of the blue cheese with a fork and add it to the dressing.
10
To assemble:
11
Toss enough lettuce for 6 with dressing to taste.
12
Place on 6 plates and arrange onions on top.
13
Coursely crumble the rest of the blue cheese on top.
14
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
15
EAT!

1691

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 small red onions, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, plus, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, the good stuff, 3/4 cup olive oil, also the good stuff, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Onion And Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Balsamic Onion And Blue Cheese Salad

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