Red Lettuce With Balsamic Onions

Submitted by GaylaJ

"Delicious salad adapted from Ina Garten. A little blue cheese sprinkled on top makes a nice addition."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 small red onions
• 1⁄4 cup good balsamic vinegar, plus
• 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons minced shallots (2 large)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 cup good red wine vinegar
• 2 heads red-leaf lettuce, washed, spun dry and torn into pieces

directions

1. Prehead oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the onions in 1/2, then slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
4. Remove from oven and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
5. Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly add 3/4 cup olive oil, whisking while pouring, until emulsified.
6. To assemble, toss lettuce with dressing to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.