Best 3 Arugula Salad With Caramelized Onions Cheese And Candied Walnuts Recipes

Arugula salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The peppery flavor of the arugula pairs perfectly with the sweet caramelized onions, creamy cheese, and crunchy candied walnuts. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your salad sweet, savory, or tangy, there's an arugula salad recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

Ingredients

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.

BLUE CHEESE WITH ARUGULA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND NUTS

Blue Cheese With Arugula, Caramelized Onions and Nuts image

OK arugula lovers this ones for you! If not you can use spinach. I've also added fresh slices of clementines and or raspberries. Yummy my mouth is watering!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
10 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 bunches arugula, stems removed, well rinsed and spun dry
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
caramelized onion, Flavored Caramelized Onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

In a container mix olive oil, vinegar, and garlic; give a shake and set aside.
Adjust your oil vinegar ratio to your liking.
Arrange arugula leaves and basil on on a plate.
Top with cheese, nuts, and caramelized onions.
Drizzle dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH MANCHEGO, APPLES, AND CARAMELIZED WALNUTS

Arugula Salad with Manchego, Apples, and Caramelized Walnuts image

Categories Salad Cheese Fruit Leafy Green Nut Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Apple Walnut Arugula Fall Healthy Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup walnut oil
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
8 cups arugula
2 Red Delicious or Fuji apples, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced
6 ounces Spanish Manchego cheese or sharp white cheddar cheese, shaved
1 1/2 cups pitted dates, sliced
1 cup Caramelized Walnuts
4 large shallots, minced

Steps:

Boil balsamic vinegar in small saucepan over medium-high heat until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 4 minutes.
Whisk oil and Champagne vinegar in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature. Rewarm balsamic syrup before using. Rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
Toss arugula, apples, half of cheese, dates, walnuts, and shallots in large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
Mound salad in center of each plate. Drizzle balsamic syrup around salads. Sprinkle remaining cheese atop salads.

Tips:

Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of greens. Arugula, spinach, and kale are all great choices for this salad.
Caramelize the onions slowly and carefully. This will help them develop a deep, rich flavor.
Toast the walnuts until they are fragrant and golden brown. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
Use a good-quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or blue cheese would be a great choice for this salad.
Dress the salad lightly. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

Arugula salad with caramelized onions, cheese, and candied walnuts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try.