Lettuce Wedge Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and loaded with bold flavors, the classic Lettuce Wedge Salad is the perfect starter or light meal that’s as impressive as it is easy to make. This recipe features crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce draped in creamy blue cheese dressing and topped with crunchy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and thinly sliced red onions. A garnish of freshly chopped parsley adds a burst of color and freshness, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties all the flavors together. Ideal for entertaining or weeknight dinners, this salad comes together in just 30 minutes and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect keywords: “easy lettuce wedge salad,” “classic salad recipe,” “blue cheese dressing,” and “quick appetizer salad.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 6 strips Bacon
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese dressing
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the iceberg lettuce by removing the outer wilted leaves. Cut the lettuce into quarters through the stem to create four wedges. Remove some of the core if necessary to make them easier to plate.
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.
3. Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves and thinly slice the red onion into small strands. Set both aside.
4. Place one lettuce wedge on each plate. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing evenly over each wedge.
5. Distribute the toppings on each wedge: chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and thinly sliced red onion.
6. Sprinkle a touch of salt and black pepper over each wedge for seasoning.
7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3339 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2185 mg | 46% | |
*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.
