Arugula Salad with Walnut Croutons

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 TBS light vinegar
• 1 bunch arugula
• Dressing:
• 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 2 oz gorgonzola cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Slice onion thin and soak in hot water and vinegar while preparing rest of salad.
3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients, adding olive oil at the end, a little at a time.
4. Wash and dry arugula. Squeeze out excess liquid from onions. Combine onions and arugula and toss with dressing. Sprinkle salad with walnuts just before serving. Top with cheese (optional).

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