Get ready to experience a culinary seduction like no other with our Wedge Salad with Come Hither Dressing! This isn't just another salad - it's a tantalizing symphony of crisp iceberg lettuce, decadent blue cheese, and a dressing so alluring it practically winks at you from the plate. Whether you're looking to impress a date or simply treat yourself to a restaurant-quality dish at home, this recipe promises to elevate your salad game from mundane to magnificent in just minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- Iceberg lettuce, quartered
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Blue cheese, crumbled
- Red onion, sliced
- Buttermilk
- Mayonnaise
- Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the iceberg lettuce. Take a head of iceberg lettuce and cut it into quarters. Rinse each quarter under cold water to remove any dirt or debris, then gently pat dry with paper towels. Place the quartered lettuce on two plates, cut side up.
- Next, prepare the cherry tomatoes. Rinse them under cold water and slice each tomato in half. Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes over the lettuce quarters on the plates.
- Now, take the cooked bacon and crumble it into small pieces. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon generously over the lettuce and tomatoes on each plate.
- For the blue cheese, use a fork to crumble it into smaller pieces if it isn’t already crumbled. Scatter the blue cheese over the salad, ensuring an even distribution on both plates.
- Prepare the red onion by slicing it thinly. You can adjust the amount based on your preference for onion flavor. Scatter the sliced red onion over the salads, adding a nice crunch and flavor.
- Now, let’s make the Come Hither Dressing. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Start with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper, then adjust according to your preference. Whisk again to incorporate.
- Drizzle the Come Hither Dressing generously over the wedge salads, ensuring each wedge is well-coated. You can serve any extra dressing on the side for those who want more.
- Finally, garnish the salads with any remaining crumbled bacon or blue cheese, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Wedge Salad with Come Hither Dressing!
Tips
- Choose a fresh, crisp head of iceberg lettuce - the crunchier, the better!
- For maximum flavor, cook bacon until it's perfectly crisp and can be easily crumbled.
- Chill your plates before serving to keep the lettuce extra crisp and refreshing.
- Don't be shy with the dressing - the "Come Hither" name suggests bold, generous drizzling!
- For a gourmet touch, use high-quality blue cheese and consider toasting the bacon for extra depth.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain optimal texture and temperature.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like sliced almonds or fresh herbs for extra flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
