Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad is made with red onions, pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, olive oil, thyme, pine nuts, arugula (rocket), balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan. This easy Red Onion Salad recipe creates a delicious salad that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Red Onion Salad Recipe:
- Burst of Flavors: The combination of sweet caramelized red onions, crispy pancetta/bacon, and fresh arugula (rocket) creates an amazing burst of flavors.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require any complicated techniques, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks.
- Versatile Dish: This salad can be served as a main dish or a side, making it versatile for different meals.
- Healthy Ingredients: With fresh vegetables and a simple dressing, this salad is a healthy choice.
- Impressive Presentation: The colorful ingredients and simple preparation make this salad look impressive, and perfect for serving guests.
🧅 Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad Ingredients
- 2 medium red onions
- 8 slices pancetta or smoked streaky bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1/4 cup (30g) pine nuts
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups (120g) arugula (rocket)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Shaved Parmesan, to taste
🥗 How To Make Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad
- Prepare the red Onions: Start by peeling, halving, and quartering the red onions. Then, cut each quarter again to get 8 pieces from each onion. This will ensure they cook evenly.
- Cook the Pancetta or Bacon: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta or smoked streaky bacon and cook until it’s crisp. Once done, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the Onions and Pine Nuts: Add the olive oil to the same pan. Then, add the thyme sprigs, onion pieces, pine nuts, and a pinch of salt. Fry everything on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and sweet. Be careful not to burn them.
- Combine Ingredients: Put the crispy pancetta or bacon back into the pan and give it a quick toss with the other ingredients. Then, transfer everything to a large salad bowl containing the arugula (rocket) or any nice salad leaves.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad. The balsamic vinegar will mix with the olive oil to create a natural dressing.
- Serve: Grate some Parmesan over the top of the salad to taste and Serve it immediately.
đź’ Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh red onions, thyme, and arugula (rocket) will give the best flavor to your salad.
- Crisp Pancetta/Bacon: Make sure to cook the pancetta or bacon until it’s really crispy for the best texture contrast.
- Caramelize Onions Properly: Cook the onions until they are caramelized and sweet but not burnt. This step is crucial for the salad’s flavor.
- Mix Dressing Well: Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad while it’s warm, so it mixes well with the olive oil and creates a delicious dressing.
- Serve Immediately: This salad is best served immediately while the ingredients are warm, which keeps the arugula (rocket) fresh and crisp.
🍤 What To Serve With Red Onion Salad?
Red Onion Salad goes well with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, or a light white wine. It also can be served with grilled fish, roasted potatoes, or crispy baguette slices.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Red Onion Salad?
- Refrigerate: Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s best to eat it within 1-2 days to keep the arugula (rocket) fresh.
- Freeze: This salad is not suitable for freezing because the arugula (rocket) and caramelized onions will not hold their texture and flavor well.
FAQ’S:
Can I Use A Different Onion?
Yes, you can use yellow or white onions, but red onions are sweeter and taste best in this salad.
Is There A Vegetarian Option For Pancetta/bacon?
Yes, use vegetarian bacon or leave it out and add more pine nuts or other nuts like walnuts or almonds.
Can I Use Dried Thyme Instead Of Fresh?
Yes, you can use dried thyme if you don’t have fresh. Use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
How Can I Make The Salad More Filling?
Add cooked quinoa, bulgur wheat, or chickpeas to make the salad more filling.
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Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 178
- Fat: 14.4g
- Saturates: 3.1g
- Sugars: 4.3g
- Salt: 0.81g
- Protein: 5.6g
- Carbs: 6.4g
- Fibre: 1.7g
Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad
Description
Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad is made with red onions, pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, olive oil, thyme, pine nuts, arugula (rocket), balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan. This easy Red Onion Salad recipe creates a delicious salad that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the red Onions:Â Start by peeling, halving, and quartering the red onions. Then, cut each quarter again to get 8 pieces from each onion. This will ensure they cook evenly.
- Cook the Pancetta or Bacon: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta or smoked streaky bacon and cook until it’s crisp. Once done, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the Onions and Pine Nuts:Â Add the olive oil to the same pan. Then, add the thyme sprigs, onion pieces, pine nuts, and a pinch of salt. Fry everything on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and sweet. Be careful not to burn them.
- Combine Ingredients:Â Put the crispy pancetta or bacon back into the pan and give it a quick toss with the other ingredients. Then, transfer everything to a large salad bowl containing the arugula (rocket) or any nice salad leaves.
- Add the Dressing:Â Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad. The balsamic vinegar will mix with the olive oil to create a natural dressing.
- Serve:Â Grate some Parmesan over the top of the salad to taste and Serve it immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients:Â Fresh red onions, thyme, and arugula (rocket) will give the best flavor to your salad.
- Crisp Pancetta/Bacon: Make sure to cook the pancetta or bacon until it’s really crispy for the best texture contrast.
- Caramelize Onions Properly: Cook the onions until they are caramelized and sweet but not burnt. This step is crucial for the salad’s flavor.
- Mix Dressing Well: Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad while it’s warm, so it mixes well with the olive oil and creates a delicious dressing.
- Serve Immediately:Â This salad is best served immediately while the ingredients are warm, which keeps the arugula (rocket) fresh and crisp.
Jamie Oliver Red Onion Salad