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March 2010

Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnuts

By Kate EwaldPhotography by Randy Harris

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The arugula salad recipe everyone thinks about: Yes, there are candied walnuts and goat cheese. And balsamic, naturally.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    10 Servings

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced

2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Candied Walnuts

1

/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

1

/4 cup water

2

tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

Large pinch of salt

1

1/2 cups walnut halves

Croutons

4

cups 1/2-inch cubes crustless country bread

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salad

5

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2

5-ounce packages baby arugula

2

5-ounce packages soft goat cheese, broken into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled

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Preparation

  1. Caramelized Onions

    Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sauté until golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with vinegar; stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Candied Walnuts

    Step 2

    Combine first 4 ingredients in another heavy large skillet. Bring to boil, whisking. Boil 1 minute. Add walnuts; stir. Toss until syrup forms glaze on nuts, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to sheet of foil and quickly separate nuts with forks. Cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

  3. Croutons

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes in large bowl. Drizzle with oil, tossing constantly to coat evenly. Scatter cubes in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake croutons until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature.

  4. Salad

    Step 4

    Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    Place arugula in very large bowl. Drop in onions, tossing to distribute evenly. Add nuts, croutons, and goat cheese. Toss with enough dressing to coat lightly.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 435.6 %Calories from Fat 70.1 Fat (g) 33.9 Saturated Fat (g) 8.3 Cholesterol (mg) 19.0 Carbohydrates (g) 23.2 Dietary Fiber (g) 2.9 Total Sugars (g) 11.9 Net Carbs (g) 20.3 Protein (g) 12.1
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