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.

Punisher Akbary
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The caramelized onions and candied walnuts really make it special.


Ojetunde Janet ifeoluwa
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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.


Bimal Xettri
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


goldie
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a potluck or a picnic.


Adnan Shah
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This is the perfect salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the caramelized onions and candied walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness.


Warona Kgosi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the caramelized onions and candied walnuts add a touch of sweetness.


Victoria Leonard
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The caramelized onions and candied walnuts really make it special.


Heather Kuenzli
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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.


BD Santo
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the arugula and the caramelized onions are the perfect addition.


Kiwi the Lazy cat
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Anawana Kumoyo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


khalid nawaz
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Popi Akhter
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This is the best arugula salad I've ever had. The caramelized onions and candied walnuts really make it special. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pastor Charles Riaz
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used goat cheese instead of blue cheese, and it was still amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahid Don
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I'm not usually a fan of arugula, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I loved the caramelized onions and candied walnuts.


ITZ DuRJoY
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This arugula salad was a hit at my dinner party! The caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness, and the cheese and candied walnuts gave it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.