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.

William C Mitchell
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Sardar Hammad
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Roman Rai
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy.


Ed Q
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens.


Lalmaya Tamang
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still delicious.


Tahsil khan
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The caramelized onions really make this salad special. They add so much flavor and depth.


Roy Johnson
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Noorkhan Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. I added some grilled chicken to mine for a more filling meal.


Mohamed Musafir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The flavors all came together perfectly. I especially loved the combination of the arugula's peppery flavor with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and candied walnuts.


Birna Bear
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This arugula salad was a hit! The caramelized onions were perfectly sweet and savory, and the goat cheese added a creamy richness. The candied walnuts were the perfect finishing touch, adding a crunchy sweetness. I will definitely be making this sala