We love a good wedge salad for dinner, and this Tex-Mex inspired version isn't just good, it's great! Mexican Cotija cheese is milder than blue, and the creamy avocado dressing just can't be beat!
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- Yields:
- 8 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 25 mins
- Total Time:
- 25 mins
Ingredients
For Creamy Avocado Dressing
For Salad:
- 2
heads baby iceberg, cut into quarters through the root
- 1/2 c.
thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 c.
crumbled Cotija cheese
- 4
slices cooked thick-cut bacon, crumbled
- 3
Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Step 1Make Creamy Avocado Dressing: Puree ingredients with 1 tablespoon water in blender or food processor until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. (Makes 1 1/4 cups.)
- Step 2Make salad: Top lettuce wedges with dressing, onion, cheese, bacon, and tomatoes, dividing evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
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