Best Iceberg Wedge With Chunky Gorgonzola Dressing Recipes

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ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sour cream
1 cup prepared mayonnaise
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled up
2 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, sage, and basil)
1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered, core removed
8 strips good quality bacon, cooked crispy
8 tear drop, or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

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 WEDGE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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An easy salad fit for company.

Provided by kikosmom

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and quartered
1 tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
8 slices bacon
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce wedges on serving plates and top each wedge with tomato and green onion pieces.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; chop when cool enough to handle. Transfer bacon to a bowl.
  • Dissolve brown sugar with red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet over medium heat, whisking until brown sugar has dissolved. Stir bacon into dressing; adjust seasoning. Pour hot bacon dressing over lettuce wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH PANCETTA GORGONZOLA DRESSING



Iceberg Wedges with Pancetta Gorgonzola Dressing image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large garlic cloves or 2 small, minced
6 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges

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.

ICEBERG WEDGE



Iceberg Wedge image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into large wedges
1 cup grape tomatoes, split down the middle
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
Bleu cheese dressing:
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 ounces (3/4 cup) crumbled mild blue cheese such
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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 WEDGE WITH CHUNKY GORGONZOLA DRESSING



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Make and share this Iceberg Wedge With Chunky Gorgonzola Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb pancetta or 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4-6 wedges, each with some core attached
4 radishes, thinly sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons apple cider or 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • For the Salad: Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain the extra fat and set aside.
  • For the Gorgonzola Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add 1/2 cup of Gorgonzola to the bowl and mash with a fork. Add the sour cream and whisk together. Serve or store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.
  • To assemble: Arrange iceberg wedges on plates. Spoon dressing over wedges and garnish with pancetta, radishes, cherry tomato halves, and remaining gorgonzola crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 492.4, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.1

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