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    Caramelized Onion & Bacon Dressing

    Published: Jun 19, 2016 · Modified: Apr 20, 2022 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Salad dressing is one of those things that people tend to have strong preferences about.

    On the side. Tossed with lettuce.

    Rich and creamy. Light vinaigrette.

    Just a drizzle. Glopped on.

    And don't even get me started on you die-hard "Ranch on everything" people!

    Though I like a variety of dressings and vinaigrettes, homemade dressings always beat out the competition for me. The benefits of making your own dressings at home are obvious -- you can customize them to your liking and adjust the seasonings, quality of ingredients and even fat content.

    I've become a big fan of yogurt-based salad dressings with their tart and creamy flavor. So, when the opportunity popped up to create my own yogurt dressing using Stonyfield Organic, I didn't have to think twice about it. Well, that's not entirely true. Have you ever thought about how many flavor combinations you can create for salad dressing?!

    I ended up going with a combo that always works together: Caramelized Onion & Bacon. Instead of dressing a plain salad with this creamy, savory dressing, I drizzled it over arugula... perched on top of a Cheddar, Pear & Pecan Flatbread. Yum.

    I left my version of this dressing on the thicker side {which actually makes it a great dip for crudites or pita chips}, but you can thin it out for easier pouring if you prefer, or use regular plain yogurt instead of Greek-style.

    Don't stop at just one homemade dressing in your cooking repertoire! Check out these other yogurt-based dressings over on The Cookful, including this sweet and tangy Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing!

    Disclosure: I was given coupons and compensation for the ingredients needed to create this recipe. As always, all opinions here are my own. 🙂

    Caramelized Onion & Bacon Dressing

    The Kitchen Prep
    I left my version of this dressing on the thicker side {which actually makes it a great dip for crudites or pita chips}, but you can thin it out for easier pouring if you prefer, or use regular plain yogurt instead of Greek-style.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 jar

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup caramelized onion* {I used red onion but you can use whatever you'd like}
    • 1 cup Stonyfield Greek Yogurt {I used the whole milk kind}
    • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
    • 2 to 3 slices of crisply cooked bacon crumbled

    For Flatbread:

    • 1 flatbread base such as lavash, naan bread or store bought crust
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • ⅓ cup sharp white cheddar cheese such as Cabot
    • ½ a pear thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup chopped candied pecans {or regular pecans}
    • ½ cup arugula leaves

    Instructions
     

    For Dressing:

    • Combine caramelized onions, yogurt and vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
    • Stir in crispy bacon. Season to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    For Flatbread:

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place lavash or flatbread crust on a baking pan lined with foil. Drizzle bread with olive oil and brush to coat. Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
    • Remove from oven and top with cheese, pear slices, and candied pecans. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown and bubble in spots. {You'll want the pears to cook and soften a bit, too.}
    • Remove from oven and cool slightly before topping with arugula and drizzling with Caramelized Onion & Bacon Dressing.

    Notes

    To caramelize onions, simply add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan, add thinly sliced onion and cook them down over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the onions are very soft and turn a deep golden color. If they begin to burn to stick to the pan, add a little bit of stock of your choice, water or wine to the pan and continue to cook until the onions are ready and the liquid is completely evaporated.
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