Arugula salad with onion, cheese, and nuts
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how simple each step of making this salad is. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare caramelized onions. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions.
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Step 2
2. Fry until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, mix. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
3. Prepare candied walnuts. Combine sugar, water, butter, and a pinch of salt in a large skillet. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
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Step 4
4. Add walnuts, mix well. Cook for about 3 minutes. Transfer the nuts onto a sheet of foil and quickly separate them using forks. Let cool. The nuts can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Step 5
5. To make croutons, cut the bread into 1 cm cubes. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Place the bread cubes into a large bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Croutons can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Step 6
6. Crumble the chilled goat cheese into 1 cm cubes.
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Step 7
7. Whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 8
8. Place the arugula in a large bowl. Add the onion and distribute evenly. Add the nuts, croutons, and goat cheese. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately.