Cooking Classics: Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Wedge Salad

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The Technique

Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Wedge Salad

There is something quite special about a wedge salad & more than likely it’s due to the simplicity & familiarity of it. Iceberg lettuce has long been a popular choice when salad & sandwiches are in order. It adds a fresh crunch to these mealtime staples. Although delicious in its own right, Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Wedge Salad may be used as the foundation for all sorts of tasty additions such as crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, fresh herbs & more. It is the ideal accompaniment to tempting beef cuts such as New York strip steaks & skirt steak, too. Learn how to ready a head of iceberg lettuce & make this family favorite salad.

Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
makes 4 servings

1 head iceberg lettuce
Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Crumbled blue cheese
Scallions

Remove a few of the outer leaves from the lettuce & discard them. Core & thoroughly wash the iceberg, then dry well. Place it on a cutting board & slice the lettuce into quarters using a sharpened chef knife. Place one wedge on each of four plates. Drizzle with the Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Top with crumbled blue cheese & sliced scallions. Serve immediately.

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How To Prepare Iceberg Lettuce Wedges

The first step to preparing a lovely wedge salad is making certain a head of iceberg lettuce has been cored, cleaned & dried properly. Removing as much of the excess water from the leaves will ensure it remains crisp. Look to The Basics: Iceberg Lettuce for complete instructions on how to achieve this successfully. Next, it’s a matter of making a few simple cuts.

The Technique

Place a damp cloth under a cutting board. This will stabilize it & keep it from moving for the sake of good safety practices. Place the iceberg lettuce on the board leaf side up. Using a freshly sharpened chef knife, cut the head of lettuce in an X fashion & allow the wedges to naturally fall away from the center into perfect wedges. Proceed with recipe instructions as directed. 

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