The Wedge
Crisp, refreshing, and irresistibly indulgent, "The Wedge" is a classic iceberg lettuce salad reimagined for modern palates. This stunningly simple recipe features cool, crunchy wedges of iceberg lettuce topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon crumbles, tangy blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onions for a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. Drizzled with creamy blue cheese dressing and finished with a garnish of fresh chives and a dash of salt and pepper, this salad is perfect as an elegant side dish or a light yet satisfying meal. With just 15 minutes of prep time and bursting with bold flavors, "The Wedge" is a must-try for any salad lover seeking a quick, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese dressing
- 2 tablespoons Chives
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce, then rinse thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Using a sharp knife, cut the iceberg lettuce into 4 equal wedges, starting at the core and slicing straight through. Remove the small, tough core from each wedge if desired.
Place each wedge on a separate plate, cut-side up.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and sprinkle them evenly over the wedges.
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and distribute it evenly across the wedges.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it on top of the salad for an added layer of flavor and texture.
Drizzle each wedge generously with blue cheese dressing, ensuring it seeps into the crevices of the lettuce.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the wedges, followed by freshly chopped chives.
Season the wedges lightly with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately with a fork and knife for easy cutting and enjoyment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 669 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*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.
