Iceberg Lettuce Salad Food

ICEBERG LETTUCE AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Wash lettuce, dry thoroughly and chill until crisp and ready to serve.
• To make dressing; process egg in a food processor with vinegar. With motor still running, add oil in a slow stream until thickened. Transfer to a jug and stir in gherkin. Season to taste.
• Cut lettuce in half, then cut each half into six wedges. Arrange on a platter and spoon over a little dressing. Scatter with sliced radish, green onion and parsley. Serve with remaining dressing to side.

CHOPPED ICEBERG SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND CRISPY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• For the onions: To pickle the onions, bring the vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Put the onions in a small heatproof bowl and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let the onions cool to room temperature on the counter. Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the buttermilk dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk and mayonnaise. Add the dill, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. If too thick, add a splash of more buttermilk or water to adjust.
• For the chickpeas: Pour the oil into a small, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack.
• Season the chickpeas with the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Using a slotted spoon, drop half of the chickpeas into the hot oil and fry until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chickpeas with the slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chickpeas.
• For the salad: Spread the iceberg lettuce on a baking sheet and season liberally with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and follow with a layer of the scallions. Top with the pickled onions (drained of their liquid) and the crispy chickpeas. Season to taste.

MOM'S SALAMI AND ICEBERG LETTUCE LUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Gently toss lettuce, tomatoes, salami and cucuber in a bowl.
• Put into 4 salad bowls and add dressing, to taste and sprinkle with oregano, to taste. Add hard boiled egg slices if you like.

CUCUMBER ICEBERG SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, oil, pepper, dillweed, sugar, and a sprinkle of salt.
• Add cucumber and lettuce.
• Toss lightly and serve immediately.

ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the blue cheese, oil, mayonnaise, vinegar and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add more hot sauce if preferred. Set aside.
• For the salad: Divide the lettuce rounds among 4 plates. Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing over each. Top each with one-quarter of the tomatoes and bacon. Sprinkle some chives on top. Serve immediately.