Wedge Salad with Barbecue Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this crisp and refreshing Wedge Salad with Barbecue Ranch Dressing, a perfect harmony of smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors! Featuring crunchy iceberg lettuce wedges topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, and tangy blue cheese crumbles, this salad is drizzled with a luscious homemade barbecue ranch dressing that takes only minutes to whip up. A sprinkle of fresh chives and a dash of salt and pepper complete the dish, creating a vibrant and flavor-packed masterpiece. Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light entrée, this 15-minute recipe is an easy yet impressive way to add bold flavors to your table. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or holiday gatherings, this salad is a must-try for fans of smoky-sweet dressings and satisfying toppings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chives (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the iceberg lettuce by removing any wilted outer leaves. Cut the head of lettuce into four equal wedges. Carefully trim the bottom of each wedge if necessary to allow them to stand flat on a plate.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
3. Chop the cooked bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce until smooth. Adjust the ratio to taste if desired for a smokier or creamier dressing.
5. Place each lettuce wedge onto a serving plate, flat side down.
6. Drizzle the barbecue ranch dressing generously over each lettuce wedge.
7. Top the wedges with halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, and blue cheese crumbles.
8. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper for added flavor, and garnish with chopped chives if using.
9. Serve the wedge salad immediately as an appetizer, side dish, or light entrée. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 803 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
