Paleo Classic Wedge Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic Wedge Salad, a healthy twist on the timeless favorite! Featuring crisp iceberg lettuce wedges, smoky crumbled bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red onion—all topped with a luscious, dairy-free cashew-based dressing that's silky smooth and packed with flavor. This recipe is gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and perfect for those seeking a fresh yet satisfying dish. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, it’s ideal for weekday lunches or dinner parties alike. Garnished with fresh chives for a pop of color and extra zest, this wholesome take on the classic wedge salad is your go-to for effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.75 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 20 minutes, then drain and rinse.
While cashews are soaking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Set these aside for topping the salad.
For the dressing, blend the drained cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce and cut the head into quarters, creating four wedges.
To assemble the salad, place a wedge on each serving plate. Spoon a generous amount of the creamy dressing over each wedge.
Top with crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped chives.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Classic Wedge Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1819 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2266 mg | 48% | |
*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.
