We have a bank holiday coming up next weekend and the good news is we are actually expecting some pretty decent weather with it! Salad weather!
Yay! I love, LOVE Salad season, because I love, LOVE Salads! I have never met a salad that I really didn't like.
Crisp fresh vegetables . . . rich creamy dressing. A great salad is something I can never turn down! And this salad dressing recipe I am sharing today is one of the best!
Salads are not that hard to make. Fresh and quality lettuces, etc. and a tasty dressing. That's all it takes, and this dressing is just WOW! Rich and creamy and filled with beautiful flavors.
Drizzled over wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce. I think iceberg lettuce gets a bit of a rap these days. Everyone wants fancy smancy salad greens, baby lettuces, micro greens, etc.
Don't ever estimate the allure of a nice crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce however. When served fresh and cold, there is nothing nicer. Nothing.
The crunch is unbeatable. Not too demanding a flavor. Perfect with just about any dressing, especially a rich and creamy one. Iceberg lettuce is a lettuce that allows a dressing to shine!
To me a salad is almost all about the dressing. It won't matter how fresh your lettuces and other ingredients are, if you have a lackluster dressing to serve with it.
This dressing I am sharing today is anything but lackluster!
Creamy and rich, it is filled with the lovely flavors of garlic, cheddar and chives. So good it stands on it's own on a delicious canvas of crisp iceberg lettuce. The two together are a perfect marriage in heaven.
Perfect partners. They go together like peas and carrots. Mutt and Jeff. Fish and Chips. Peanut Butter and Jam . . . well, you get the picture.
With some bacon bits sprinkled on top, this makes a rather tasty lunch, or side with a grilled steak. Get your happy eating hat on! This one spells winner/winner!
If you are a person who really likes a good salad, here are some others that you might really enjoy!
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD FOR TWO - A fresh and easy take on the traditional Caesar salad with rubbed grilled chicken and a beautifully rich and tangy dressing.
DILL PICKLE CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANTS - Crisp buttery croissants filled with the most delicious chicken salad. Rich and creamy and studded with plenty of tasty crunch.
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Creamy Chive & Cheddar Dressing
Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups (300g)
Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 30 HourTotal time: 30 H & 5 M
A delicious salad dressing which is lovely served over a wedge of iceberg lettuce. Sprinkle a few bacon bits on top and you have something which everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 2 TBS white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 1/2 cup (125g) of dairy sour cream
- 2 TBS good quality mayonnaise
- 4 ounces (1 cup/120g) good quality grated strong cheddar cheese
- 3 TBS finely chopped chives
- fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and sugar. Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, grated cheddar and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Let stand half an hour prior to using in order to allow the flavors to meld Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature prior to using.
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Sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Monique! It is! xo
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