The Wedge Salad
Crisp, creamy, and utterly satisfying, The Wedge Salad is a classic recipe that shines with its simplicity and bold flavors. Built around a crunchy wedge of iceberg lettuce, this salad is adorned with savory crumbled bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy blue cheese dressing, and rich blue cheese crumbles. A sprinkling of fresh chives adds a burst of color and herbal freshness, while a dash of salt and cracked black pepper ties everything together. Perfect as a starter or a side dish, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality results right at home. With its vibrant presentation and irresistible combination of textures, The Wedge Salad is a must-try for fans of hearty yet refreshing dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing
- 0.333 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons chives
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
2. While the bacon cooks, prepare the iceberg lettuce. Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves, then carefully cut the head of lettuce into four equal wedges. Trim the stem if necessary to allow the wedges to sit flat on a plate.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
4. Place each lettuce wedge on an individual plate or a large serving platter.
5. Drizzle each wedge generously with blue cheese dressing, ensuring it coats most of the surface.
6. Top the dressed wedges with the halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and blue cheese crumbles.
7. Sprinkle the chopped chives evenly over the salad for a fresh, herbal garnish.
8. Season the salads with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp, creamy, and savory flavors of this timeless wedge salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 3487 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1219 mg | 26% | |
*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.
