Red Lettuce with Balsamic Onions

By karen1

Ingredients

• 3 small red onions
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons minced shallots (2 large)
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
• 2 heads red leaf, washed spun dry and torn into pieces.

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Cut the onion in 1/2 and slice 1/4 inch thick, place on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are tender.

Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature. Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, while whisking add 3/4 cup olive oil until emulsified. To assemble, toss enough lettuce for 6 people with dressing, to
taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plats and arrange the onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.