ST. ANSELM'S ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD
This wedge salad, adorned with blue cheese and warm bacon vinaigrette, is served at the restaurant St. Anselm in Brooklyn. The revelatory vinaigrette is actually a roux made with bacon fat, then thinned with cider vinegar and water, a hit of sugar and another of Dijon mustard. It is superb, and it would not be out of place drizzled over grilled asparagus, accompanied by chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Lower the heat under the skillet, then stir in the flour and cook, stirring often with a spoon, until the flour is lightly browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the mixture, along with the vinegar, sugar and mustard, and allow to come to a simmer. Whisk the mixture frequently until the dressing is thick enough to resemble gravy and coat the back of a spoon, approximately 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
- Put the iceberg wedges on plates. Drizzle with the warm dressing, and sprinkle with the bacon pieces, blue cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 709 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sargam Shrestha
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Paige Reinert
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of iceberg lettuce in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.
TH Tamjid Hasan
[email protected]I've never been a fan of iceberg lettuce, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing.
Olive Conover
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Daniel Griffith
[email protected]I love the crunch of the iceberg lettuce and the creamy dressing. This salad is a classic for a reason.
Maliksuhail Awan
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.
mirhia valencia
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using iceberg lettuce in a salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dressing really made the difference.
Zukile Kunana
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Rommy Rise (Producer Untouchable fire)
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. The iceberg lettuce is so crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.
Servete Melisa Manaj
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.