What are the mis en place, dressing, and allergies on the iceberg wedge?

• A. Steak Knife; Caesar Dressing; Allergies: Egg, Dairy
• B. Steak Knife; Cabernet Buttermilk; Allergies: Egg, Dairy
• C. Fork; Cabernet Buttermilk; Allergies: Egg, Dairy
• D. Steak Knife; Ranch Dressing; Allergies: Dairy, Egg

Answer: (B)

In this service setup, the thing being tested is how a dish is prepared and presented for service: the proper tool, the dressing, and the allergen information that goes with it. An iceberg wedge is a sturdy salad that you cut, so a knife is the sensible tool to use—specifically a steak knife, which lets you portion the wedge cleanly and spread the dressing without tearing the leaves. The dressing described is Cabernet Buttermilk, a thick, dairy-based mix that adds richness and tang to the wedge; this type of dressing typically contains dairy from the buttermilk and often mayonnaise, which brings eggs into the mix. Because of those common components, the relevant allergens to flag are egg and dairy. While Caesar or Ranch dressings are also possibilities in other contexts, the given pairing with Cabernet Buttermilk fits the described mis en place and shared allergen profile, making steak knife, that dressing, and egg and dairy the most fitting combination for this iceberg wedge.