Low Carb Classic Wedge Salad
Indulge in the crisp, refreshing simplicity of this Low Carb Classic Wedge Salad, a perfect blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring crunchy iceberg lettuce wedges topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, smoky crumbled bacon, and a rich, creamy blue cheese dressing, this recipe transforms a timeless classic into a guilt-free delight. The dressing, a luscious mix of sour cream, mayonnaise, tangy lemon juice, and garlic powder, is elevated with savory blue cheese crumbles and fresh chives for ultimate flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is ideal for quick lunches, elegant dinner starters, or a light yet satisfying meal option. With its low-carb profile and customizable toppings, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser that delivers on both taste and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 4 bacon slices
- 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce head and wash thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Cut the head of lettuce into four equal wedges, removing any tough cores if necessary. Place each wedge on a serving plate.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in halves. Set aside for later use.
In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
To prepare the dressing, in a mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Stir the blue cheese crumbles into the dressing mixture until evenly distributed.
Finely chop the fresh chives and stir half into the dressing, reserving the other half for garnish.
Drizzle the blue cheese dressing generously over each lettuce wedge.
Top the salad wedges with the halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon.
Garnish each wedge with the remaining chopped chives.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing low-carb classic wedge salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.1 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.1 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 740 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 4248 mg | 90% | |
*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.
