Blue Cheese With Arugula Caramelized Onions And Nuts Recipe

Arugula lovers, rejoice! This vibrant salad is a flavor explosion. Sweet caramelized onions, creamy blue cheese, crunchy toasted nuts, and the bright citrus burst of clementines (or raspberries!) create a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Easily customizable – swap arugula for spinach if you prefer. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 352 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blue Cheese With Arugula Caramelized Onions And Nuts

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How to Make Blue Cheese With Arugula Caramelized Onions And Nuts

  1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 1 clove minced garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Taste and adjust the oil and vinegar ratio to your preference.
  3. Caramelize 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and softened (approximately 10 minutes). Set aside.
  4. Arrange 5 ounces of arugula (or spinach) and a small handful of fresh basil leaves on a serving plate.
  5. Crumble 4 ounces of blue cheese over the greens.
  6. Top with 1/4 cup of caramelized onions and 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts (or pecans).
  7. Add 2-3 segments of clementine or 1/4 cup raspberries.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

31g

Carbs

3g