Mixed Greens With Walnut And Roasted Onion Dressing Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUTS AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 onions cut side down on baking sheet. Pour 2 tablespoons oil over. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake onions 30 minutes; turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Cool. Transfer onions to processor. Add remaining 1 cup oil, broth and vinegar and puree (mixture will be thick). Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat greens; toss well. Sprinkle remaining walnuts and red onion over and serve.

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place onions cut side down on baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Set aside to cool.
• Place onions in food processor, add remaining oil, broth and vinegar. Puree until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• In a large salad bowl, combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion. Add enough dressing to coat greens, toss well. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and red onion and serve.

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT AND ROASTED ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place onions cut side down on baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn onions over and bake until brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes longer. Set aside to cool.
• Place onions in food processor, add remaining oil, broth and vinegar. Puree until smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• In a large salad bowl, combine greens, 1/2 cup walnuts and half of red onion. Add enough dressing to coat greens, toss well. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and red onion and serve.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.