Red Lettuce with Balsamic Onions

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar good
• 1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1 cup olive oil good
• 2 heads red-leaf dry washed
• 3 small onions red
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar good
• 6 tablespoons shallots minced (2 large)

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• whisk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. /4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
4. Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
5. Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. While whisking, add 3/4 cup olive oil until emulsified.
6. To assemble, toss enough lettuce for 6 people with dressing, to taste.
7. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange the onions on top.
8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.