Blt Wedge Salad Food

BLT WEDGES

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the drippings.
• Make the dressing: Combine the tomato paste, vinegar, sour cream, shallot, tarragon, sugar and 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in a medium bowl; whisk well. Add the olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in 2 to 3 tablespoons water to make the dressing thin enough to drizzle. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the iceberg wedges on a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Top with the tomatoes and bacon.

BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
• Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

BLT WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing: 1 large egg 3 cloves garlic 1 cup vegetable oil ¼ cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 ounces blue cheese, coarsely crumbled
• 2. ctions In a blender or food processor, combine egg and garlic cloves. While the machine is still running, slowly add oil in a thin stream. Turn the machine off and add buttermilk, salt, and peppers. Blend for a few seconds more to combine. Pour dressing into a bowl and stir in cheese. To assemble salad, arrange one wedge on a plate. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and bacon crumbles.