

Drizzle generously with the dressing, letting it fall between the leaves and form a little pool on the plate. Step 6Īrrange one wedge of romaine on each plate with the cut sides up. Originally, the recipe uses a blue cheese. Using a mandoline or sharp chef’s knife, slice the cucumber as thinly as possible. Based on a classic American recipe, these iceberg wedges are served with crispy fried bacon and blue cheese. (The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.) Step 5Ĭut the romaine lengthwise into halves (if using small heads) or quarters (if us- ing one larger head). Chill the dressing in an airtight container until needed.

With the motor still running, pour in the buttermilk and process just to combine. Top with bacon, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and more crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives. Stop and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and blitz again. Cut 1 small head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges place on plates and spoon dressing over.

With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil in a steady stream to emulsify. In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, egg, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, chili powder, and salt and blitz to a coarse paste. After cooling to room temperature, the fried legumes will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Step 1 Make Creamy Avocado Dressing: Puree ingredients with 1 tablespoon water in blender or food processor until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried legumes to the tray, and season them with salt while they are still hot. When the oil is to temperature, fry the legumes until golden and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed. Line a tray with paper towels and set it near the stove. Place the skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches 350˚F on an instant read thermometer. Pour enough oil into a 10-inch skillet so that it’s about ½-inch deep. Cut each half into 3 wedges so each piece has some core attached to it. Place the cooked beans or field peas in a clean kitchen towel and roll them around until dry. Make the Crunchy Fried Field Peas or Beans Step 2.

The pickled onions will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Macerate until the onions are softened and bright pink in color, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Toss the onions with the lime juice and salt in a small bowl, separating the rings. Using a mandoline or sharp chef's knife, slice the onion as thinly as possible into rings. Make the Lime-Pickled Red Onions Step 1.If you're buying store-bought, we prefer the readily available Castello Danish Blue ($4.99, ), which has a nice balance of creamy and sharp notes. Add a touch of lemon juice to balance the rich creamy dressing and mix in the crumbled blue cheese. If you don't have any buttermilk, fake it to make it: Thin out plain unsweetened yogurt (not strained or Greek) with a splash of milk or water (start with 1 tablespoon per 1/3 cup). For the dressing, store-bought mayo is mellowed by sour cream, and buttermilk brings fresh tang. Because the wedge is all about cool crunch, Sarah Carey, our editorial director of food, says, "I refrigerate the lettuce until just before serving, so I get cold, crisp greens in every bite." She adds that iceberg's subtle sweetness stands up well to creamy blue cheese dressing that further defines the wedge salad. To serve, place the iceberg wedges onto a plate with the dressing on the side. Transfer to a jug and refrigerate until required. (Alternatively use store-bought balsamic glaze. red-wine vinegarkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to. Stir over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, or until thick and syrupy. Ingredients:1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half1 small shallot, peeled and diced, approximately 2 Tbs.2 Tbs. Stir the dressing until well combined- if you prefer a drippier dressing consistency, add an additional ¼ cup of buttermilk. There's a clue in the name! A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce is the foundation of this classic steakhouse salad. 1 iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 - 8 wedges Chives, finely chopped (optional) Instructions Combine the Ranch Dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Step 2: If making your own balsamic glaze, combine the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. In a bowl or mason jar, combine the blue cheese crumbles, ¾ cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, garlic, chopped parsley, and salt/pepper- to taste.
