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All-American Salad with Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing

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"The parmesan peppercorn dressing has a zip to it. I love tossing it in fresh picked greens from the backyard!" - Jordan

Wisconsin Cheese All-American Salad with Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing Recipe

Active Time

30 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing:

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 ounces Sartori Classic Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coarsely ground pepper to taste

All-American Salad:

1 head curly lettuce, trimmed and chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup julienned sweet red bell peppers
3 green onions, chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Shaved Sartori Classic Parmesan cheese

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Parmesan can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing:

Whisk sour cream and buttermilk in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in the parmesan, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and salt. Season with pepper to taste.

All-American Salad:

Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, red bell peppers, green onions, bacon, parsley and chives in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with shaved parmesan.

Recipe Tips

Make-ahead tip: The dressing could be prepared and stored in an airtight container for up to three days.| To make this recipe low carb, use 2 tablespoons of dressing and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes. Total carbs per serving is 8g.

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Wisconsin leads the production of award-winning parmesan cheese in the U.S. Its buttery, sweet and nutty flavors intensify with age. Grate it, shave it or slice it - serve parmesan on top of soups or in main dishes and everything between.

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All-American Salad with Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing

Ingredients

Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing:

All-American Salad:

Cheese

Instructions

Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing:

All-American Salad:

Recipe Tips

Cheesemonger Tip

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