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Onion Goat Cheese Salad

A robust salad combining sweet cooked onion rings with creamy goat cheese and peppery greens. Subtle umami from tamari vinegar dressing balances freshness. Toasted baguette slices add crunch. Slight caramelization on onions, delicate melting goat cheese, crisp mesclun leaves. Simple but demands attention on textures and temperatures. Keeps ingredients balanced, highlights each element without overloading. A restrained vinaigrette featuring sherry vinegar and maple syrup replaces balsamic and brown sugar, bringing a mellow acidic sweetness with an earthy note. Onion replaced with shallot for sharper bite. Good for a quick but composed starter or light lunch.