A Wedge Salad is a simple, retro-style salad featuring a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with creamy dressing, bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles. It’s a refreshing yet indulgent starter or side dish.
Ingredients (serves 4):
Salad Base:
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges (stem on)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy & crumbled
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced beefsteak tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup red onion , thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles (or sub feta for a milder taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives , chopped
Dressing (Blue Cheese or Ranch):
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (or ranch dressing)
(For homemade blue cheese dressing: Mix 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper.)
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Instructions:
1. Prep the Wedges – Cut the iceberg head into 4 thick wedges, keeping the core intact to hold them together.
2. Add Toppings – Place each wedge on a plate and drizzle generously with dressing.
3Layer the Fixings – Top with bacon, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and chives.
4. Serve Immediately – Enjoy cold with extra dressing on the side.
Tips:
- For extra crunch, add candied pecans or toasted walnuts
- Swap blue cheese for gorgonzola for a stronger flavor.
- Great as a steakhouse-style starter before grilled meats!
This salad is all about texture—cool, crisp lettuce with rich, savory toppings. Perfect for a BBQ or dinner party!
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