Roasted Onion Salad
Elevate your salad game with this show-stopping Roasted Onion Salad, a delightful medley of sweet, caramelized red onions, crisp mixed greens, and the perfect balance of creamy crumbled feta cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts. The roasted onions, coated in velvety olive oil and roasted to golden perfection, add a warm, smoky depth to every bite. Tossed with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring a hint of honey and Dijon mustard, this salad is as flavorful as it is wholesome. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vibrant dish is perfect as a light lunch, an elegant side, or even the star of your next dinner party. Healthy, satisfying, and brimming with bold flavors, this salad is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their vegetable-forward meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium red onions
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the red onions and cut them into thick wedges, about 6-8 wedges per onion.
Place the onion wedges on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Roast the onions in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
While the onions are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
On a serving platter or in a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens.
When the onions are done roasting, let them cool for 5 minutes, then scatter them on top of the mixed greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Roasted Onion Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.2 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2403 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1791 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
