Grilled Cornbread Salad with Red Onions, Arugula, and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Grilled Cornbread Salad with Red Onions, Arugula, and Red Wine Vinaigrette is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk vinegar, shallots, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk vinegar, shallots, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
Gradually whisk in oil.
Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.
Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before using.).
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Cut cornbread into 4 squares; remove from pan.
Cut each square into four 1-inch-wide strips.
Brush cornbread strips lightly on all sides with oil.
Grill bread just until grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side.
Transfer bread to work surface; cool.
Brush onion rounds with oil.
Grill until tender and golden, turning once, about 6 minutes per side.
Transfer to large bowl; cool.
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
Separate onion rounds into rings; return onions to same bowl. (Grilled cornbread and onions can be prepared 4 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.).
Add tomatoes, arugula, basil, cucumber, and olives to bowl with onion rings.
Add vinaigrette and toss to coat, then add cornbread and toss gently; serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.