Mixed Greens with Walnut and Roasted Onion Dressing Recipe
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Mixed Greens with Walnut and Roasted Onion Dressing

By: Barrett 
"The best part of this salad is the dressing. Its great on any salad and I prefer using big yellow onions that are strong in flavor. Add a bit of goat cheese for extra flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 303 | Total Fat: 29.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FIVERBAY   view full review
This dressing would make a rock taste good. When you make it, be sure to include all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RTNOVO   view full review
The combination of the walnuts & red onion along with the dressing is quite a nice surprize. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Elli Mae   view full review
This is a good dressing, but there are improvements that could be made to this recipe. First,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CINDY LINEBERRY   view full review
Great.. kids hated it but I loved it. Served it on young spinach too.. even better.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by rmalchuk Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Amazing salad and very original dressing with a great strong flavor! Even though it takes more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by az_starshine   view full review
I made this for dinner with a roasted chicken this Saturday night and I really liked it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2004 by JENIFER24   view full review
Not a winner. Like someone else said, the dressing is basically a chicken gravy, served over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2004 by MONARCH38   view full review
I don't understand the rave reviews. This is the worst thing I've ever tasted - I say "tasted"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by razmatazz   view full review
The roasted onion dressing has a thick consistency with a sweet tang. A welcome change from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by Erin   view full review
a lot of trouble and time for dressing, I have tasted much better dressing from a bottle. ...

 

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