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

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Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts image

Provided by Kate Ewald

Categories     Salad     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Goat Cheese     Walnut     Arugula     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

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
2 5-ounce packages soft goat cheese, broken into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled

Steps:

  • 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 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 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 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.

Williamson Oriental
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Elias Khan77
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This salad is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal produce. I used ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil from my garden.


Ibrash Turgut
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Bert Naillon
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ravi GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but this salad was surprisingly good. The caramelized onions and goat cheese really helped to balance out the bitterness of the arugula.


Xuseen Cabdi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. I added some grilled chicken to make it a more substantial meal.


Rene Sotello
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Delicious! The salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead of the honey mustard dressing and it was still delicious.


Krishna Sah
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Excellent recipe! I was hesitant to try the candied walnuts, but they were a great addition to the salad. The salad was a hit at my dinner party and I will definitely be making it again.


Hydr Lamy
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Great salad! The caramelized onions were a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that, the salad was very good. I will definitely make it again, but I will reduce the amount of sugar used to caramelize the onions.


Asma Arif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out amazing! The caramelized onions were perfectly caramelized and the goat cheese added just the right amount of tanginess. The candied walnuts were a nice touch, adding a bit of sweetness to the sa


Jesue Viveros
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures! The caramelized onions added a sweet and savory touch, while the goat cheese provided a tangy creaminess. Tossed with the peppery arugula and crunchy walnuts, every bite was a perfect balance