Loaded Wedge

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 small tomatoes (about 1/2 lb.), cored and diced
• kosher salt
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• white wine vinegar, for soaking onion
• 4 oz. sliced bacon
• 2 oz. mild blue cheese, crumbled (or other crumbly cheese)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Ground black pepper
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered through the core so each quarter holds together
• fresh snipped chives or green onion tops

Directions

1. In a fine mesh strainer set over diced tomatoes with a few liberal pinches of salt. Toss well.
2. In a small bowl, combine the onion and enough vinegar to just cover.
3. Let tomatoes and onions stand while you prep the remaining ingredients.
4. In a skillet over medium heart, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, mash the cheese with a fork or whisk to fine crumbles. Whisk in mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk and lemon juice. Dressing should be smooth but slightly lumpy. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Arrange each lettuce wedge on a serving plate. Spoon dressing over each wedge. Drain the onion and sprinkle it, along with the tomatoes, crumbled bacon and chives or green onion tops over the wedges.
7. Serve immediately.

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