Grilled Wedge Salad With Parmesan Dressing Food

THE WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, kefir, dill, oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and cayenne in a medium bowl. Allow to sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors mingle.
• For the salad: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Cut the radicchio into 8 wedges, then drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the wedges on the grill and cook until slightly browned and wilted, about 2 minutes per side. Place the wedges on a platter.
• Meanwhile, quarter the romaine and nestle it in between the wedges of radicchio. Dollop the dressing around the platter and crumble the Gorgonzola over the top.

WEDGE SALAD WITH PARMESAN-PEPPERCORN RANCH

Steps:

• For the parmesan-peppercorn ranch: Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, parsley, green onions, peppercorns, Worcestershire, vinegar, salt, hot sauce and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend to combine. Add the buttermilk to the desired consistency and blend thoroughly. Chill for 30 minutes to a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.
• For the wedge salad: Arrange the lettuce wedges on a white rectangular plate in a straight line slightly overlapping. Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce, add the carrots and sprinkle with the crushed peppercorns.

GRILLED WEDGE SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. If using a grill, lightly oil the grill grates.
• Put the cucumbers in a bowl of ice water. Toss the tomatoes with a three-finger pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Brush the cut sides of the lettuce and avocado wedges with 2 tablespoons oil or reserved bacon fat. Grill until grill marks appear, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Put the lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard and Parmesan in a medium bowl or mason jar. Season with salt and pepper, add the remaining 1/2 cup oil and whisk or shake to combine. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Drain and pat dry the cucumbers. Place 1 tablespoon of the dressing in the center of each plate. Top with 1 lettuce wedge and a quarter of the remaining dressing, cucumbers and tomatoes. Place 1 slice of bacon and 1 avocado wedge on top of each iceberg wedge and secure with a steak knife. Shower with Parmesan, serve immediately and enjoy!

WEDGE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove the outside leaves from the lettuce and cut in half. Remove the core and slice the halves in half again, making 4 wedges and wash thoroughly. Drizzle with Creamy French Dressing and sprinkle the tomato halves and bacon over the salad.
• Combine the first 8 ingredients in a small bowl. Add the oil slowly while whisking constantly. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

GRILLED WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 1 head iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until well marked, 1 to 2 minutes per cut side. Top with blue cheese dressing, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped cooked bacon and crumbled blue cheese.

GRILLED ROMAINE

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Put the minced garlic into a bowl, and add the minced anchovies. Using a whisk, mix and mash these ingredients together until they form a paste. Add the mayonnaise and the mustard and whisk. Add the olive oil, whisking all the while, and then the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Drizzle the olive oil over the quartered heads of lettuce. Lightly grill these directly over the hot coals for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until they are lightly golden, then remove to the cool side of the grill. Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, paint the dressing over the lettuce, making sure to get dressing between the leaves. Sprinkle the lettuce with Parmesan and cover the grill for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the lettuce to soften further. Remove lettuce to a platter and serve.