Mesclun Salad with Onion-Ginger Dressing Recipe

Name: Mesclun Salad with Onion-Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 3/4-inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, torn into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; Salt; 1 large sweet onion (10 ounces), sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick; Freshly ground pepper; Pure olive oil, for drizzling; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 pounds mesclun (24 loosely packed cups)

Servings: persons

Four 3/4-inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Salt
1 large sweet onion (10 ounces), sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
Freshly ground pepper
Pure olive oil, for drizzling
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 pounds mesclun (24 loosely packed cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a medium bowl, toss the bread with the butter and parsley and season with salt.
3
Spread the croutons on a rimmed baking sheet and bake them for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
4
Season the onion slices with salt and pepper and lightly drizzle them with pure olive oil.
5
In a large grill pan or skillet, char the onion slices over moderate heat until slightly softened and blackened in spots on both sides, about 18 minutes.
6
Cut the charred onions into 1/2-inch dice.
7
In a large bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil with the vinegar, shallots, ginger and garlic.
8
Stir in the charred onions and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the mesclun and toss well.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 3/4-inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, torn into 1-inch pieces, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, Salt, and more.

Yes, Mesclun Salad with Onion-Ginger Dressing 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.

Mesclun Salad with Onion-Ginger Dressing

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