Best Iceberg Lettuce Garnish Recipes
ICEBERG LETTUCE GARNISH
This is the classic vegetable layer for the familiar ground beef taco. It adds freshness and crunch to the taco and absorbs some of the meat juices, but you can use it with any number of other fillings-up to you. The addition of salsa fresca to bland iceberg lettuce adds vibrant color and flavor.
Yield makes 3 cups, enough for 12 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line a bowl with paper towels and have ready. Remove the outer leaves of the lettuce. Cut a V-shaped wedge around the inner core and remove the core and discard. Halve the lettuce to make 2 quarter sections. With a large, sharp knife, slice each section crosswise into a very, very thin julienne or julienne with a hand-held Japanese mandoline. Transfer the julienned lettuce to the paper towel-lined bowl to absorb any excess water exuded by the lettuce when sliced. Discard the paper towels, and in the same bowl, toss the lettuce with salsa and use immediately, or the lettuce will wilt.
HEARTS OF ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH RANCH DRESSING
The 'Berg's back! For a while it was almost embarrassing to even think of eating Iceberg lettuce?it was blacklisted as flavorless, colorless and watery. But Iceberg is an All-American favorite that doesn't deserve to be shelved. It's refreshing and crisp, and the 'rents are sure to love it because it's probably what they grew up on. And it's so simple! To serve, I just split a head of iceberg into wedges and top them with some homemade ranch dressing and fresh chopped chives. Nothing simpler. Nothing better.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel off any wilted or discolored leaves from the outside of the lettuce. Trim the core even with the bottom of the lettuce and cut the lettuce into quarters through the core. If the quarters look too big for a single serving, either cut them in half or trim them to whatever size you feel is a good serving.
- Combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, vinegar, and chives in a bowl until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To serve, set the wedge of iceberg in the center of a salad plate, spoon the dressing over and dash it with a good pinch of chives.
ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH CARROT GINGER SOY DRESSING WITH CILANTRO AND RED THAI CHILES
Steps:
- Combine the carrots, ginger, shallots, soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, and vegetable oil in a blender and puree until dressing becomes a slightly thick sauce. Season with the salt.
- Break the Iceberg wedges a bit to open them up and pour the dressing over top. Finish with cilantro and chile.
CRUNCHY ICEBERG SALAD WITH CREAMY BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- For the dressing, place 4 ounces of blue cheese in a small bowl and microwave for 15 seconds, until it begins to melt. Place the mayonnaise, yogurt, warm blue cheese, sherry vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the salad, combine the celery, radishes, and scallions in a bowl. Slice the whole head of lettuce across to make four 3/4-inch-thick round disks and place each on a dinner plate. Spoon the dressing on the lettuce and sprinkle on a quarter of the vegetable mixture. Distribute the remaining crumbled blue cheese on the salads, sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper, and serve.
ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
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