A steakhouse-style wedge of blue cheese salad topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. sour milk or kefir
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely crumbled Danish blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce, trimmed and quartered
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- A quarter of a small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1/4 cup coarsely crumbled Danish blue cheese
Preparation:
- Prepare the dressing:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sour milk, and sugar. Add blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.:
Combine the sugar, balsamic vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
- Prepare the salad:
Arrange the iceberg lettuce quarters among plates. Drizzle with the dressing, letting it drip down the sides. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, about 1 teaspoon per quarter (you won't need all of it). Top with tomatoes, red onion, bacon, and blue cheese.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 498, Total Fat 46g, Saturated Fat 11g, Protein 9g, Carbohydrates 13g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 47mg, Sodium 625mg, Sugars 11g. |