| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- Wedge:
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered and core removed
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
Instructions
- For the dressing: Combine the creme fraiche, buttermilk, basil, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon juice and onion powder with a whisk in a medium bowl. Fold in the blue cheese, season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the wedge: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool and then chop.
- Divide the lettuce wedges among 4 plates. Top each with 1/4 cup of the dressing, the tomatoes and toasted pecans. Serve the remaining dressing on the side. Eat right away!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 316 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 38 mg |
| Sodium | 657 mg |
Reviews
We have made this recipe in some shape or fashion several times. Honestly, the base recipe is a really good ranch dressing. It’s creamy and vibrant, and does not have all the MSG and other chemicals of the store bought ranch has; not to mention it is easy to make. We make up a batch and add the blue cheese separately at the end for those who like it, and store the leftover ranch to dip veggies or to eat with fries. It is equally good made with sour cream if you don’t have creme fraiche. We have also added fresh dill instead of chives, and that’s a great addition or substitution. This dressing (ranch or blue cheese) is also amazing with leftover steak on the salad. Delicious!!! You should definitely give this recipe a try!!!
Question…I cannot find Creme Fraiche in my stores. What can II use instead? Thanks!
I made this dressing yesterday for Easter. I used gorgonzola cheese instead of bleu and I served it on a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) salad. It was delicious and the hit of the dinner! I definitely will keep this recipe on hand.
How long will this keep in the refrigerator for?
Loved it!! Tasted as good as when I go to a fancy restaurant. Will definitely make this again.
Easy to make and super delicious. I also highly recommend this. Very refreshing, spring like, super yummie 🙂
Not a fan of blue cheese but bet this would be great with goats cheese also
This is hands down the best dressing… I highly recommend trying this.
Amazing salad, but most amazing dressing!! <3 this!!
Good minus the blue cheese