Little Gems with Blue Cheese Dressing

Crisp, compact, and utterly refreshing, Little Gems with Blue Cheese Dressing is a vibrant salad that shines with bold flavors and effortless elegance. Tender Little Gem lettuces are the star, halved or left whole to showcase their natural beauty, then drizzled generously with a creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing made from scratch. The dressing, a luscious blend of crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon juice, is perfectly balanced with garlic and freshly ground black pepper. Optional toppings like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of fresh chives elevate this salad, adding bursts of texture and color. Perfect as a starter, side, or light main, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for entertaining or weekday meals. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving something fresh and indulgent, this salad is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 heads Little Gem lettuces
• 100 grams Blue cheese
• 120 ml Sour cream
• 60 ml Mayonnaise
• 60 ml Buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• 100 grams Croutons (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash the Little Gem lettuces thoroughly under running water, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut each head in half lengthwise or leave them whole for presentation.

Step 2

2. In a medium mixing bowl, crumble the blue cheese into small chunks.

Step 3

3. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk to the bowl with the blue cheese. Stir to combine into a creamy mixture.

Step 4

4. Mix in the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The dressing should be tangy and slightly sharp from the blue cheese.

Step 5

5. Arrange the Little Gem lettuces on a large serving platter or individual plates.

Step 6

6. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing generously over the lettuce halves or whole heads.

Step 7

7. (Optional) Scatter cherry tomato halves and croutons on top for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

8. Sprinkle the chopped chives over the top for a fresh, herby finish.

Step 9

9. Serve immediately as a starter or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1466.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1749.9

Total Fat 117.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 200.6mg	0%
Sodium 3718.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 49.5g	0%

Vitamin D 52.2IU	0%
Calcium 1050.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2410.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 31.2%