Little Gem Salad With Buttermilk Herb Dressng Recipe

Name: Little Gem Salad With Buttermilk Herb Dressng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients for Salad; 1-1/2 cups slab bacon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half and slow roasted; 1 bunch thyme; 2 ounces 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

Servings: persons

Ingredients for Salad
1-1/2 cups slab bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half and slow roasted
1 bunch thyme
2 ounces 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

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Directions for Salad: Cut bacon into half-inch cubes.
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Cook bacon into lardons by heating heavy skillet on stove to high heat. Add olive oil and chopped bacon. Reduce heat and saute until outside of cubes are crisp and center is chewy, about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
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Directions for Dressing: Puree all dressing ingredients in food processor until smooth. Taste and add salt or pepper if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Note: For a large platter for a buffet, smear some dressing on the center of the platter or individual plates before placing down little gems. This will hold the leaves in place and add flavor.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients for Salad, 1-1/2 cups slab bacon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half and slow roasted, and more.

Yes, Little Gem Salad With Buttermilk Herb Dressng falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Little Gem Salad With Buttermilk Herb Dressng

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