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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njoroge fabias
f_njoroge@aol.comThis salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.
Ashiraf Mwesigwa
ashiraf.m@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of iceberg lettuce, but this salad was actually pretty good. The dressing is what really made it.
Mudasirawan088
mudasirawan088@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a lighter dressing next time.
Chukwuemeka Christopher
chukwuemeka-christopher14@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, but not as visually appealing.
boxboy br
b-boxboy93@hotmail.co.ukThe lettuce was not crisp, and the dressing was watery. I was disappointed.
story time
time_story48@gmail.comThe salad was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Mazhar Am
m95@gmail.comThe dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste, but otherwise this salad is great.
Minus Link
minus-link92@yahoo.comI've made this salad for potlucks and picnics, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to share with friends and family.
Cristo est√° em Manaus
cristo@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the dressing, and they always ask for seconds.
Aminu Muhammad
muhammadaminu@gmail.comI've made this salad with different types of lettuce, and it's always delicious. It's a really versatile recipe.
Husseinias Cohenias
cohenias-husseinias@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohammd Mashhadi
mohammd_mashhadi@yahoo.comI made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Naya Boamah
nb@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.
Amrit Poon magar
pamrit@yahoo.comI've never been a big fan of iceberg lettuce, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so good that it makes the lettuce taste amazing.
Isabet Beltran
ib@hotmail.co.ukThe dressing is what really makes this salad. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Yusuf Kargbo
yk53@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is a great way to use up leftover iceberg lettuce. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Jahid HaSan Pro
pro-j@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Md Ajad Islam
m.i84@hotmail.comThis salad was incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The iceberg lettuce was crisp and cool, and the dressing was tangy and creamy. I added some crumbled bacon and blue cheese to mine, and it was heavenly.