Caramelized Onion, Apple, And Gorgonzola Salad With

Name: Caramelized Onion, Apple, And Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Apple Turkey Bacon Meatballs And Apple Cider Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MEATBALLS AND SALAD:; 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Sliced Into Strips; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 8 spears Asparagus, Spiced Into Thirds; 1-1/4 whole Yellow Onion, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Cane Sugar; 1 whole Gala Apple, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup; 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt; 16 ounces, weight Ground Turkey; 3 strips Turkey Bacon; 3/4 cups Whole Oats; 3 heads Romaine Lettuce, Finely Chopped; 1/4 cups Gorgonzola Cheese; FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE MEATBALLS AND SALAD:
1/2 whole Red Pepper, Sliced Into Strips
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
8 spears Asparagus, Spiced Into Thirds
1-1/4 whole Yellow Onion, Divided
2 Tablespoons Cane Sugar
1 whole Gala Apple, Divided
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
16 ounces, weight Ground Turkey
3 strips Turkey Bacon
3/4 cups Whole Oats
3 heads Romaine Lettuce, Finely Chopped
1/4 cups Gorgonzola Cheese
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Water
1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Place red pepper and asparagus on a small ungreased baking sheet. Top with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place baking sheet in the oven for 20 minutes, or until asparagus is crispy and the red pepper is very tender.
3
Cut 1 onion in half and place on a separate baking sheet. Score the top so the layers can be pulled apart. Sprinkle the onion with the cane sugar (be sure to get some in the crevasses), then drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
4
In a food processor, combine 1/2 of the gala apple, remaining 1/4 onion, maple syrup, salt, ground turkey, turkey bacon, and oats. Pulse together until well incorporated.
5
Spray an ungreased skillet, and warm it under medium high heat. Form meat mixture into balls about 1 tablespoon in size, and drop them into the skillet. Allow the sides to brown. Place the browned meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet and transfer them to the oven to finish cooking, about 15 minutes. If you time it properly, your red pepper and asparagus should come out 10 minutes after the meatballs and onion are both in the oven. The meatballs and onion should be ready at the same time.
6
Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl or small jar. Mix or shake to combine. Chop remaining 1/2 gala apple and set aside. Pull apart caramelized onion petals and set aside.
7
To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons dressing with chopped romaine lettuce. Add the chopped apple. Top with caramelized onion, roasted pepper, asparagus, meatballs, Gorgonzola cheese, and remaining dressing. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MEATBALLS AND SALAD:, 1/2 whole Red Pepper, Sliced Into Strips, 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 8 spears Asparagus, Spiced Into Thirds, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion, Apple, And Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Apple Turkey Bacon Meatballs And Apple Cider Balsamic Vinaigrette 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.

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Caramelized Onion, Apple, And Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Apple Turkey Bacon Meatballs And Apple Cider Balsamic Vinaigrette

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