French Wedge
Elevate your salad game with the irresistible French Wedge, a refined twist on the classic wedge salad bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. This recipe starts with crisp butter lettuce (or traditional iceberg) cut into elegant wedges, topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, savory crispy bacon, and tangy crumbled blue cheese for an irresistible combination of textures. The highlight is the homemade herb dressing, a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh chives and parsley, creating a zesty French-inspired touch. Golden, crunchy croutons made from toasted baguette slices add the perfect finishing touch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this stunning salad is ideal as a light lunch, an eye-catching appetizer, or a side dish for special occasions. Perfect for lovers of French cuisine and fresh, hearty salads, the French Wedge is a flavorful masterpiece you’ll want to savor again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Butter lettuce (or iceberg lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 4 slices Bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 4 slices French baguette (sliced for croutons)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped chives, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Make the croutons: In the same skillet, add the baguette slices with a drizzle of olive oil. Toast them over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
Prepare the lettuce: Wash and dry the butter lettuce head. Cut it into four equal wedges and place each wedge on a serving plate.
Assemble the salad: Top each lettuce wedge with cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and croutons. Drizzle the herb dressing generously over each wedge.
Finish and serve: Garnish each salad with freshly chopped chives and parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of this French-inspired wedge salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2072 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.3 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 298 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4314 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1668 mg | 35% | |
*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.
