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Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
The most fabulous combination of flavors, this mixed greens salad has smoked mozzarella, homemade croutons, and a warm roasted garlic dressing.
Course
Salads, Dressings, Marinades and Sauces
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
50
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
10
minutes
Servings
8
Servings
Calories
853
kcal
Author
Barb
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:
1
head of garlic
4
tablespoons
plus 3/4 cup olive oil
¼
cup
finely chopped shallots
4
tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh thyme
For the Salad:
2
large red onions
sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings, separated
2
tablespoons
1/4 stick butter
6
garlic cloves
chopped
2
cups
1/2-inch cubes day-old sourdough bread
1
teaspoon
chopped fresh rosemary
8
cups
packed mixed greens
about 10 ounces - I used a combination of romaine and red leaf lettuces
1
cup
packed grated smoked mozzarella cheese
about 4 ounces
Instructions
To Make the Vinaigrette
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place garlic in small baking dish.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake until garlic is tender, about 50 minutes. Cool.
Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into medium bowl. Mash with fork.
Add 3/4 cup oil, shallots, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and thyme.
Whisk to blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
To Make the Onions
Oil large rimmed baking sheet.
Arrange onion rings on sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat.
Put in oven with garlic and roast until tender and brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar; toss to coat.
To Make the Croutons
Melt butter in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Add bread cubes and rosemary and toss to combine.
Transfer to oven and bake until croutons are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
To Assemble the salad
Transfer vinaigrette to medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until hot.
Place greens in large bowl. Add cheese and onions and toss to combine.
Pour hot dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Top with croutons and serve.
Notes
If you have problems locating smoked mozzarella...grate mozzarella and add drops to taste of Liquid Smoke.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
grams
|
Calories:
853
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
84
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
68
g
|
Cholesterol:
3
mg
|
Sodium:
121
mg
|
Fiber:
9
g
|
Sugar:
4
g