First Course Idea
The Skinny Wedge With Yogurt And Roquefort Dressing
Makes 8 servings
What you'll need:
2 cups (480 ml) fat-free Greek yogurt
1 3/4 cups (180 g) crumbled Roquefort cheese
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces (225 g) fresh bacon (classic or turkey), cooked crispy
2 heads iceberg lettuce
Smoked paprika
Directions:
In a bowl, mash the yogurt and 1 1/2 (155 g) cups of blue cheese together with a fork. Stir in the vinegar until blended well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill the dressing in an airtight container until ready to use. Dressing will keep for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, crush the cooked bacon into small pieces. Care and quarter each head of lettuce. Serve a generous dollop of dressing over each lettuce wedge; toss the remaining 1/4 (25 g) cup blue cheese crumbles over the top, sprinkle with smoked paprika, and top with crushed bacon bits.
*for variation on the theme, swap the bacon out for toasted almonds, fried shallots, croutons, or diced avocado
[Photo credit: Jerry Rabinowitz]