Shiitake Wedge Salad With THC–Infused Blue Cheese Dressing
By Jeff Eckenrode
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Quick Answer: Enjoy a savory, THC-infused twist on a classic with Hashtag’s Shiitake Wedge Salad! Packed with flavor, protein, and relaxing effects, this easy-to-make edible features a rich blue cheese dressing infused with THC RSO. Perfect for a mellow meal or special occasion—delicious, nutritious, and delightfully elevating!
THC-infused edibles
Looking for a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy the relaxing and relieving effects of THC tonight?
Then you’re in luck! Packed with protein and enriched with THC, our Shiitake Wedge Salad With THC–Infused Blue Cheese Dressing is a delicious meal that will leave you feeling great.
This savory, home-cooked edible is easy and simple to make. It also allows everybody to savor THC at a slower pace than traditional smoking or vaping.
Sounds interesting? Then keep reading to see what you’ll need and why infusing your next meal with THC is a great idea.
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Why infuse a salad dressing with THC?
Not only are salads delicious and flavorful, they’re packed with nutrients and are a terrific source of vitamins and minerals.
And luckily, our Blue Cheese Dressing recipe contains several fats, including buttermilk and coconut oil. Which makes it a perfect medium to infuse products like THC oil into!
Ready to start? Then here’s what you’ll need:
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Ingredients for making Shiitake Wedge Salad With THC–Infused Blue Cheese Dressing
Neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable), for greasing
2 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 large shiitakes
6 ounces (about 22) cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 large shallot, finely diced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 ounces blue cheese, preferably Roquefort
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil
0.25ml THC RSO
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 1/2 large heads iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
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Instructions for making Shiitake Wedge Salad With THC–Infused Blue Cheese Dressing:
Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a rimmed sheet pan.
Clean the shiitakes with a wet towel. Discard the stems and then slice the heads into strips. Add to the sheet pan and drizzle with the soy sauce, maple syrup, and Worcestershire. Toss to combine, then evenly spread out the mushrooms on the pan. Bake until brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Toss the tomatoes, shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
Place your THC RSO oil syringe in a cup of hot water for about 5-10 minutes. This will help the RSO become less solid and flow much more easily when dispensing it from the syringe.
Once warmed, combine your coconut oil with 0.25mL of THC RSO and stir thoroughly to combine.
For the dressing, use a fork to smash the roquefort in a bowl. Then add the yogurt, buttermilk, infused-coconut oil, hot sauce, water, and lemon juice. Stir until most of the cheese chunks have smoothed out. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water, adding more as needed to get the consistency where you want it.
Quarter the whole head of the iceberg lettuce, then halve each piece to yield 8 small wedges. Halve the remaining ½ head of iceberg, then halve each piece to yield 4 small wedges. Sprinkle the lettuce with salt.
Dress and top the salad: Spoon the shallot vinaigrette over the lettuce (leaving the pickled tomatoes in the bowl for now), then dollop with the blue cheese dressing. Top each wedge with some tomatoes, mushrooms, and a sprinkle of chives.
And voila! You’ve just made a delicious, easy and fun THC-infused edible, perfect for date nights or after a great workout.
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Storing your Shiitake Wedge Salad With THC–Infused Blue Cheese Dressing:
When you’re done you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap or Tupperware with a lid and refrigerate.
Salads generally last 3-5 days in the refrigerator when stored properly.
For optimal freshness, keep ingredients separate until ready to assemble, use airtight containers, and remove any plastic from packaged greens.
Where Can I Find CBD Oil for my THC-Infused Salad Dressing?
Whether you’re shopping online or in Redmond, we’re here to help you find what you need, when you need it. That includes THC RSO Oil for your Salad Dressing!
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FAQ Shiitake Wedge Salad with THC-Infused Blue Cheese Dressing
How do you infuse salad dressing with THC?
The key is to blend your THC RSO into a fat-based ingredient first — in this recipe, that's coconut oil. Since THC is fat-soluble, mixing 0.25mL of warmed RSO into the coconut oil before adding it to the blue cheese dressing ensures the THC binds properly and distributes evenly throughout every serving. It's a simple technique that works beautifully in any creamy dressing!
Why is blue cheese dressing a good base for THC infusion?
Blue cheese dressing is packed with fats — buttermilk, coconut oil, whole-milk yogurt, and rich Roquefort cheese — and fat is exactly what THC needs to bind to for proper absorption. The more fat in your recipe, the more effectively your body absorbs the THC. Plus, the bold, tangy flavor of blue cheese does a fantastic job of masking any earthy cannabis taste.
How strong is this THC-infused wedge salad?
This recipe uses just 0.25mL of THC RSO across the whole batch, which is a relatively modest dose designed for a mellow, enjoyable experience. The actual potency per serving depends on the concentration of your specific RSO product, so always check the label. If you're newer to THC edibles, start with a smaller portion and wait at least an hour before having more.
Can I make the THC-infused blue cheese dressing ahead of time?
Absolutely! The dressing actually benefits from a little time in the fridge — the flavors meld and deepen beautifully. Store it in an airtight container, label it clearly as infused, and keep it refrigerated. For best results, make the dressing up to a day ahead and assemble the salad fresh when you're ready to serve.
Are the shiitake mushrooms in this recipe also infused with THC?
Nope — only the blue cheese dressing is infused. The shiitakes are roasted with soy sauce, maple syrup, and Worcestershire sauce for a savory, umami-rich crunch. This keeps the THC dosing contained to the dressing, which makes it much easier to control how much each person consumes. Smart design for a dinner party situation!
How long does this THC-infused salad keep in the fridge?
For the best experience, store the components separately — keep the dressing, pickled tomatoes, mushrooms, and lettuce wedges in their own airtight containers. Assembled, the salad is best eaten fresh, but stored properly the ingredients will last 3–5 days in the fridge. Just remember to keep the infused dressing clearly labeled so there are no surprises!
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