Description
Wedge Salad – A Crisp and Comforting Classic combines crunchy iceberg lettuce with creamy blue cheese dressing and savory toppings like bacon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Quick to prepare and versatile, this salad offers an elegant balance of fresh textures and rich flavors, perfect as a starter or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce
- ½ cup Blue Cheese Dressing
- ¼ cup Bacon Bits
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped
- Freshly cracked Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce: Start by cutting a head of iceberg lettuce into four wedges, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together for a neat presentation and to maintain crunch.
- Make or Choose Your Dressing: If making your own, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, and seasonings; otherwise, use a good-quality store-bought blue cheese dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: Place each wedge on a chilled plate, then drizzle generously with the dressing so it seeps into every crevice without overwhelming the crisp lettuce.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle on crispy bacon bits, halved cherry tomatoes, thin red onion slices, and finally fresh chopped chives for an aromatic touch.
- Finish with Pepper: Grind freshly cracked black pepper over the salad for subtle heat and flavor enhancement just before serving.
Notes
- Choose Crisp Lettuce: Use fresh iceberg lettuce stored in the coldest part of your fridge for maximum crunch.
- Dry the Lettuce Thoroughly: Moisture can dilute dressing and make the salad soggy; always pat dry with paper towels.
- Chill the Plates: Serving on cold plates keeps the salad refreshing longer.
- Use Quality Bacon: Thick-cut bacon cooked crisp adds great texture and smoky flavor.
- Customize Dressing Intensity: Adjust dressing quantity to your liking but avoid drowning the wedge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking (assembly)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/4 head of lettuce with toppings)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: wedge salad, iceberg lettuce salad, blue cheese dressing salad, classic wedge salad, side salad, easy salad recipe, low carb salad