Wedge Salad

Wedge Salad
Wedge Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 302 calories, 10g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of onion, buttermilk, cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cut 4 ounces slab bacon into 1"-thick pieces and cook in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Whisk 1/2 finelychopped small shallot, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a small bowl; fold in 1/2 cup crumbled mild blue cheese. Adjust consistency with sour cream or buttermilk, if needed. Season dressing generously withkosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more vinegar, if needed.
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ShallotShallot
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3
Cut 1 small head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges; place on plates and spoon dressing over. Top with bacon, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and more crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.
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Red OnionRed Onion
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Croutons
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Truth: Croutons arenever a bad idea.Toss torn bread witholive oil and bakeat 375°F until golden.Dried
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Cranberries
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We love the tart,chewy fruit againstthe snappy lettuce.Diced AvocadoA little fatty richnessand pretty color makeit a winning addition.Fresh Tarragon
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LettuceLettuce
FruitFruit
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This herb's delicateanise flavor complementsalmost anygreen salad.Spanish Chorizo
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Cut into piecesand used in place ofbacon, it bringsa smoky spicinessinto the mix.Egg Mimosa
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EggEgg
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Push hard-boiled eggsthrough a mesh sievefor a fluffy texture.Toasted Almonds
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Chopped nutsdeliver crunch—and are so good with blue cheese.Fried Shalllots
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Thinly sliced and cooked in neutral oil until crisp, they add a sweet, oniony flavor and great texture.Sliced Scallion
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Mirrors the bite of the chives in the dressing—but sharper.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score3
Dish TypesSalad
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