ARUGULA SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, CHEESE, AND CANDIED WALNUTS

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ARUGULA SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, CHEESE, AND CANDIED WALNUTS image

Categories     Side     Sauté     Lettuce

Number Of Ingredients 18

Caramelized onions:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Candied walnuts:
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Large pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups walnut halves
Croutons:
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless country bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 5-ounce packages baby arugula
5-oz package soft Feta cheese, broken into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled

Steps:

  • For croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes in large bowl. Drizzle with oil, tossing constantly to coat evenly. Scatter cubes in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake croutons until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature. For candied walnuts: Combine first 4 ingredients in another heavy large skillet. Bring to boil, whisking. Boil 1 minute. Add walnuts; stir. Toss until syrup forms glaze on nuts, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to sheet of foil and quickly separate nuts with forks. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. For caramelized onions: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sauté until golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with vinegar; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. For salad: Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place arugula in very large bowl. Drop in onions, tossing to distribute evenly. Add nuts, croutons, and goat cheese. Toss with enough dressing to coat lightly.

Alwadser Alwadser
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


nupur halder
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This salad is delicious! The caramelized onions are the perfect touch.


Nazmul Fake smile
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Soshil Baitha
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This is a great salad for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Treylin Sanderson
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I loved this salad. The caramelized onions and candied walnuts really made it.


Harmony Brown
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This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your guests.


Josim Khan
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. The caramelized onions and candied walnuts are a perfect match.


Zoqsie Skidmore
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nadine Fouche
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Shabi da shugal mela
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This is a great salad to serve at a party or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tianna Mickelo
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The caramelized onions are my favorite part.


farh kitty فرح كيتي
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Anju Sorkar
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but this salad changed my mind. The caramelized onions and cheese really balance out the peppery flavor of the arugula.


Amanda Bryant
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


Qasim Amad
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Shay Jehand
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This salad is a winner! The caramelized onions add a wonderful depth of flavor, and the cheese and candied walnuts add a touch of richness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.