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"French Onion Pasta Salad: Discover a Flavorful Twist!"

A delicious and unique twist on traditional pasta salad, infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta your choice
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Gruyère or Swiss
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced onions.
  3. Sprinkle sugar, salt, and pepper over the onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Add beef broth to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, caramelized onions, shredded cheese, parsley, and balsamic vinegar.
  6. Toss everything together until well mixed and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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