EMERIL'S WEDGIE SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Emeril's Wedgie Salad image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cored, washed, and patted dry
8 slices cooked bacon
Louisiana Garlic Bread, recipe follows
Leftover Garlic Bread Croutons, recipe follows
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
2 cups leftover garlic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Emeril's Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine half of the blue cheese, the lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Using the back of a fork, mash the mixture together to form a thick paste. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring continuously with the fork until the mixture is creamy. Add the sour cream and buttermilk and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Cut the lettuce into 4 wedges and place each wedge on a salad plate. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the dressing over each wedge. Crumble remaining cheese over each wedge and arrange 2 slices of bacon around each plate. Place croutons around each salad wedge. Garnish with additional cracked black pepper and fresh chives and serve immediately.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss garlic bread with the olive oil in a large bowl. Season lightly with the Essence and spread bread onto a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisped through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Mamajah Jalloh
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the wonton strips add a nice crunch.


Nahid Rubel
[email protected]

This salad is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love the way the avocado dressing pairs with the crunchy wonton strips.


alif rana
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the wonton strips add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Wizzy Love
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the wonton strips add a crispy texture to the salad.


Adele Turner
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bhabesh Bisunke
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Abid Ali Baloch
[email protected]

I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.


Ra Him
[email protected]

This is a great salad for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sultana Rajia Shiti
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the wonton strips add a nice crunch.


Md maruf Hasen
[email protected]

This salad is delicious and it's so easy to make. I love the way the avocado dressing pairs with the crunchy wonton strips.


RORO QUEEN
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of salads, but I loved this one. The dressing is so good and the wonton strips add a nice crunch.


KHALEED KAMY
[email protected]

This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the dressing coats the wonton strips.


Zach Brush
[email protected]

This salad is so refreshing and tasty. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Singer anirud Akela
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Murungi Mitchell
[email protected]

This salad is easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the wonton strips add a crispy texture to the salad.


Javid Patel
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good that I've even used it on other salads.


Blake Dennis
[email protected]

This salad is delicious and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Shahzaib Jameel
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing was so flavorful and the wonton strips added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


joshua koroma
[email protected]

This salad was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I especially loved the crispy wonton strips and the creamy avocado dressing. I will definitely be making this salad again.