Low Sodium Classic Wedge Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Sodium Classic Wedge Salad, a lighter twist on the iconic steakhouse favorite! Featuring crisp iceberg lettuce wedges topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and perfectly crispy low-sodium bacon, this salad is a delightful medley of crunch and flavor. The velvety homemade dressing, crafted with creamy Greek yogurt, low-sodium blue cheese crumbles, and a zing of fresh lemon juice, delivers all the indulgence without the added salt. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chives for a burst of color and freshness, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect low-sodium side dish or appetizer for any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices low-sodium bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup low-sodium blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the iceberg lettuce. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Slice the head into quarters and wash thoroughly in cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel and set aside.
2. Cook the low-sodium bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice half of a red onion. Set these aside for later assembly.
4. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the low-sodium blue cheese dressing. Combine the plain Greek yogurt, low-sodium blue cheese crumbles, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
5. For assembling the salad, place each lettuce wedge cut side up on a serving plate.
6. Generously spoon the blue cheese dressing over each wedge, letting it drizzle down the sides.
7. Top each wedge salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-sodium classic wedge salad with its creamy, crunchy, and fresh deliciousness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1012 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.5 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 647 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2008 mg | 43% | |
*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.
