Cooper Sharp Wedge Salad with Creamy Dressing
Crisp iceberg lettuce wedges topped with hard-boiled eggs, Cooper Sharp White cheese, peas, and carrots, bound together with a combined French and ranch dressing. Simple assembly creates a composed salad that's refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and wilted leaves removed
- ¼ cup frozen peas, cookedcorn kernels1:1vegetable
similar sweet vegetable
- ¼ cup carrots, French-cut or shredded
- 2 whole eggs, hard-boiled, chopped and crumbled
- 4 slice Cooper Sharp White cheese, shredded or hand-tornsharp white cheddar1:1dairy
substitute similar sharp white cheese
- ½ cup French dressingvinaigrette1:1condiment
use any vinegar-based dressing
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lettuce thoroughly and remove the core and any wilted outer leaves.
- 2
Cut the lettuce head in half, then cut both halves in half again to create 4 wedges. Place each wedge on a plate.
- 3
Heat the frozen peas in the microwave according to package directions, then rinse under cold water.
- 4
Combine the French and ranch dressings in a bowl and stir well.
- 5
Drizzle some of the creamy dressing over each lettuce wedge, reserving some for finishing.
- 6
Sprinkle peas and carrots over each wedge.
- 7
Scatter crumbled eggs and cheese over the top.
- 8
Drizzle with additional dressing and finish with cracked black pepper.
Tips
The dressing acts as an adhesive to help other ingredients stick to the lettuce wedge.
Use cold water to rinse the peas after cooking to stop the cooking process and preserve their crispness.
Good to Know
Best served immediately. Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 1 day; dressing may soften the lettuce.
Hard-boil eggs and prepare dressing mixture up to 1 day ahead. Assemble salads just before serving.
Serve immediately on chilled plates for maximum crispness.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip rinsing the peas in cold water to avoid mushy texture.
Do not cut the lettuce too far in advance to avoid wilting and browning.
Do not drizzle all dressing at once to avoid soggy lettuce; use reserved dressing for finishing.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
substitute similar sharp white cheese
General Alternatives
use any vinegar-based dressing
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