Grilled Greens & Red Onion Salad W/ Goat Cheese – Bon App

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
Smoky grilled radicchio and sweet roasted onions topped with tangy goat cheese and herb vinaigrette
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This vibrant salad combines the smoky char of grilled radicchio with the mellow sweetness of roasted red onions. The bitter greens are balanced by a bright lemon-basil vinaigrette and creamy goat cheese. It’s a sophisticated yet easy side dish perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a colorful addition to a dinner spread. The contrast of textures and flavors makes this a memorable vegetarian option.

Grilled Greens & Red Onion Salad W/ Goat Cheese – Bon App

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 10.0

Description

This vibrant salad combines the smoky char of grilled radicchio with the mellow sweetness of roasted red onions. The bitter greens are balanced by a bright lemon-basil vinaigrette and creamy goat cheese. It&# 226;ÂÂs a sophisticated yet easy side dish perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a colorful addition to a dinner spread. The contrast of textures and flavors makes this a memorable vegetarian option.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ðF (204ðC).
  2. Wrap the whole red onion in foil and place in the oven.
  3. Roast onion until soft, about 40 minutes.
  4. Remove onion from oven and let cool until handleable.
  5. Peel the roasted onion and cut into quarters through the stem end.
  6. Place the onion quarters, radicchio, frisée, and endive on a large baking sheet.
  7. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the greens and onions.
  8. Let the vegetables stand for 30 minutes to soften slightly.
  9. Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and chopped basil in a small bowl.
  10. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Preheat a barbecue grill to medium-high heat or preheat the oven broiler.
  12. Grill the greens and onion quarters until slightly charred, turning often, about 4 minutes.
  13. Transfer the grilled vegetables to a serving platter.
  14. Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the warm greens.
  15. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 10.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: grilled salad, radicchio, red onion, goat cheese, frisee, endive, balsamic vinaigrette, summer salad, vegetarian, smoky flavor, bitter greens, barbecue side, lemon basil, charred vegetables, light meal
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