Mixed Greens with Walnut and Roasted Onion Dressing

What an amazing dressing. You might be tempted to use it as a sauce for your next roast chicken dinner, but first try it on top of this simple salad of mixed greens, walnuts and red onion.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 303 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup olive oil
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 large onions, sliced into wedges
• 6 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 14 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup toasted chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.