Description
A fresh and flavorful Cos Wedge Salad featuring crisp baby cos lettuce, tangy blue cheese dressing, pickled red onions, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crispy chicken bites topped with golden breadcrumbs. This easy-to-make salad combines crunchy textures and creamy elements for a satisfying starter or light meal.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 6 slices of crispy chicken (grilled or fried)
- 4 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- 80g blue cheese, crumbled
- 150ml buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Small handful of dill, chopped
For the Salad:
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 2 baby cos lettuces
Instructions
- Pickle the Onion: In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped red onion with apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir and set aside to lightly pickle while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook Chicken and Breadcrumbs: Cook the crispy chicken by grilling or frying until golden and cooked through. Once done, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toast Breadcrumbs: Heat a frying pan over medium heat, then add the fresh breadcrumbs along with mustard powder, garlic granules, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a large jug or bowl, whisk together the crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and most of the chopped dill until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Salad: Quarter the cherry tomatoes and cut the baby cos lettuces in half lengthwise to create manageable wedges.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the lettuce wedges on serving plates with the cut side facing up. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing generously over each wedge.
- Add Toppings: Drain the pickled onion and scatter it evenly over the salad, followed by the quartered cherry tomatoes and crispy chicken pieces. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs and remaining chopped dill on top for extra crunch and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the blue cheese with gorgonzola or Roquefort depending on preference.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add extra toasted nuts or seeds for protein.
- For a lighter dressing, reduce the mayonnaise and buttermilk quantities.
- The pickled onion can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor; dried dill can be used in a pinch but use less.
