Best 9 Romaine And Red Onion Salad With Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

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Romaine and red onion salad with parmesan balsamic vinaigrette is a classic dish that combines the crunchiness of romaine lettuce, the sharpness of red onion, and the savory flavor of parmesan cheese. The balsamic vinaigrette adds a tangy sweetness that brings the flavors together perfectly. This salad is a perfect side dish for any meal or can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this delicious and refreshing salad at home.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROMAINE SALAD WITH RED ONIONS, WALNUTS AND ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Romaine Salad with Red Onions, Walnuts and Orange Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnut pieces
1 sack pre-washed chopped romaine or 2 hearts, chopped, about 6 cups
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small sprig rosemary, stripped and finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt

Steps:

  • Toast nuts over low heat in a small skillet until crisp and fragrant. Place romaine in salad bowl and scatter the red onions down over the greens. In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar and fresh or dried rosemary using a fork or small whisk. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing until combined. Season the dressing with salt, to taste. Dress and toss salad and adjust seasoning.

ROMAINE AND RED ONION SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Romaine and Red Onion Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Onion     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Vinegar     Parmesan     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

enough Italian bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes to measure 1 cup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan plus additional for sprinkling if desired
1/8 teaspoon dried orégano, or to taste, crumbled
1 small head of romaine, washed, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to taste and on a baking sheet toast them in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the croutons to a salad bowl and let them cool. In a blender or small food processor blend together the garlic, the vinegar, the water, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the orégano, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is combined well. To the croutons add the romaine, the onion, and the dressing, toss the salad well, and sprinkle it with the additional Parmesan.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



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Romaine hearts are slightly charred on the grill, and served with a fabulous shallot-balsamic dressing. Accompanied with oven dried tomatoes. Whoever eats this will go nuts for it!!!

Provided by JGLOTZ

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¾ cups olive oil
4 romaine hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Mix olive oil, white sugar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Place tomatoes in the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Arrange coated tomato halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake tomatoes 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a blender or food processor, finely chop the shallots. Add vinegar and brown sugar, and process until smooth. Slowly add 1 3/4 cups oil, processing frequently, so as to thicken the mixture.
  • Preheat grill for high heat. Brush romaine hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place romaine hearts on the preheated grill. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly charred but not heated all the way through. Serve warm on salad plates surrounded by tomato pieces and drizzled with the shallot dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

PARMESAN ROMAINE SALAD



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This salad is simple, but it's big on flavor. The shaved Parmesan adds intense cheese flavor, and the nicely balanced dressing lets the other flavors shine. If you're pressed for time, it's good with bottled dressing, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups torn romaine
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups onion and garlic salad croutons
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 block (4 ounces) Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and croutons., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat., Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into thin curls; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

RED ONION ROMAINE SALAD



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Make and share this Red Onion Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katii

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free Dijon mustard
2/3 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pinch brown sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine onion, lettuce, and pepper; toss well.
  • Mix vinegar, mustard, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle sauce over saad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.2

ROMAINE SALAD WITH RED ONIONS, WALNUTS AND ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray. I saw her make this on an episode of 30 Minute Meals and it looked wonderful!

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Greens

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnut pieces
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Toast nuts over low heat in a small skillet until crisp and fragrant.
  • Place romaine in salad bowl and scatter the red onions down over the greens.
  • In a small bowl, combine the marmalade, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar and fresh or dried rosemary using a fork or small whisk. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing until combined.
  • Season the dressing with salt, to taste. Dress and toss salad and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 5.5

MEDITERRANEAN ROMAINE SALAD



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This salad is my standard-I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this easy salad anytime. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 bunch romaine, torn
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place cubed bread on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, red peppers, cucumber, celery, olives and onion; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Just before serving, place romaine in another bowl. Add artichoke mixture and croutons; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION AND FETA



Romaine Salad With Cucumber, Red Onion and Feta image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 small cucumber, peeled, halved and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/4 pound feta, preferably French goat's-milk feta
2 tablespoons best quality olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red-wine vinegar
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the cucumber halves. You need just 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cucumber with the onion and sprinkle with the salt. Mix, then let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the romaine in a large salad bowl. Break the feta into small (1/2-inch) pieces and drop them into the bowl. Gather the cucumber and onion in your fist and squeeze out any excess moisture. Scatter them over the romaine. Sprinkle the oil and vinegar over the salad. Grind pepper over top and then mix the salad gently so that you dress it without mashing the cheese to bits.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of lettuces, such as romaine, red leaf, and arugula.
  • To add a bit of crunch, consider adding some chopped walnuts, almonds, or croutons.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to serve, simply toss the dressing with the salad.

Conclusion:

This romaine and red onion salad with parmesan balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its fresh, crisp flavors and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try. Enjoy this salad as a light lunch or dinner, or serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or steak.

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