Little gem salad with buttermilk herb dressng
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of a little gem salad paired with a creamy buttermilk herb dressing, bursting with culinary delights and vibrant taste.
Ingredients:
- Ingredients for Salad
- 1-1/2 cups slab bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 450g cherry tomatoes, cut in half and slow roasted
- 1 bunch thyme
- 60g gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Ingredients for Buttermilk Dressing
- 2 whole white anchovies
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Salad Preparation: Slice bacon into small cubes around half-inch in size.
- Render bacon fat by heating a heavy skillet over high heat. Combine olive oil and diced bacon in the skillet. Lower the heat and cook until the bacon pieces are crispy on the outside and slightly chewy inside, approximately 8 minutes. Afterward, take them out of the skillet and let them drain on paper towels.
- Dressing Instructions: Blend all dressing components in a food processor until a smooth consistency is achieved. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Keep the dressing in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
- Tip: If you are serving a large platter for a buffet, spread a layer of dressing on the center of the platter or each individual plate before arranging the little gem lettuce leaves. This will help keep the leaves in place and enhance their taste.
Summary:
- Calories: 1870 kcal
- Fat: 156 g
- Protein: 61 g
- Carbs: 68 g
- Potassium: 3351 mg
- Magnesium: 276 mg