Iceberg Lettuce Wedges With Russian Dressing Recipes

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and gorgonzola. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture to combine the cheese through the mixture. Loosen up the mix with the buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time, until it comes to a salad dressing consistency. Season the mix with salt, and pepper, to taste. Stir in the fresh herbs.
• Place a wedge of lettuce on a plate, coat liberally with the blue cheese dressing, and crumble some cooked bacon on top of the dressing. Dress each plate with 2 halved tomatoes, some blue cheese, and season with a little bit of salt and pepper.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGES WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all dressing ingredients, cover, and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Arrange the lettuce wedges on platter and spoon the dressing over them.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange the wedges on a serving platter. Combine the mayonnaise with ketchup and relish, grate in about 3 tablespoons onion and juice, season with salt and pepper. Pour the thick dressing over the wedges and garnish with chopped dill, serve.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH PANCETTA GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
• Stir the buttermilk, sour cream, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend; mix 2/3 of the cheese. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
• (The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir to blend before using, adding more milk to thin the sauce, if necessary.)
• Arrange each of 6 lettuce wedges on 6 plates. Spoon the dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle with the pancetta and remaining cheese and serve.

RUSSIAN WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the salad: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bacon on a baking rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool, then crumble.
• Meanwhile, make the Russian dressing: Pulse the mayonnaise, garlic, red onion, pickle relish, ketchup and chili sauce in a food processor until slightly smooth. Add the eggs and pulse a few more times until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the iceberg wedges among 6 salad plates, spoon the Russian dressing over the tops, then garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped tomato.

ICEBERG WEDGE

Steps:

• Remove outer leaves of lettuce and wash thoroughly in cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels then split into wedges and arrange on plates. Scatter grape tomato halves over and around the lettuce.
• Make dressing by combining mayonnaise and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice, fold in blue cheese and chives and season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over wedge and grape tomatoes. Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and top with chives.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Mash yogurt with blue cheese, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a grinding or two of pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
• Place each wedge of iceberg lettuce on a plate, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with nuts if using.