French Onion Soup Crouton Salad

A hearty winter salad featuring toasted baguette croutons with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese, served over a bed of winter greens with a tangy red wine vinaigrette.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.73/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Soup•Salad

Cuisine:

French

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1Baguette(Sliced into 1-inch thick rounds)

£1.20

2Yellow Onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.60

4ozGruyere Cheese(Grated)

£2.50

8ozWinter Greens Mix(Such as kale, spinach, and radicchio)

£1.75

4tbspOlive Oil(Divided)

£0.25

2tbspBalsamic Vinegar

£0.15

2tbspRed Wine Vinegar

£0.10

1tspDijon Mustard

£0.05

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tspBrown Sugar

£0.01

1tspFresh Thyme(Chopped)

£0.20

To tasteSalt

To tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£6.91

£1.73 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Caramelize the Onions:** Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions, brown sugar, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
2.
**Prepare the Croutons:** Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the baguette slices with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Grill the baguette slices on a grill pan or grill for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted. Top each baguette slice with a spoonful of caramelized onions and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyere cheese.
3.
**Bake the Croutons:** Arrange the croutons on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4.
**Make the Vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5.
**Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, toss the winter greens mix with the red wine vinaigrette. Divide the salad among four plates. Top each salad with several French onion soup croutons. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

60g

23% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

24g

48% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a splash of dry sherry or balsamic vinegar to the onions during the last few minutes of caramelizing.

If you don't have a grill pan, you can toast the baguette slices in the oven or in a toaster oven.

Customize the winter greens mix with your favorite seasonal greens.

For added texture and flavor, consider adding toasted walnuts or pecans to the salad.

Cooking Equipment

Stove

Oven

Grill pan (or grill)

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

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