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Wedge Salad Recipe

Wedge Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A classic wedge salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, bacon, red onion, blue cheese crumbles, and a drizzle of creamy blue cheese dressing. This salad is a refreshing and flavorful starter or side dish.


Ingredients

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Lettuce Wedges:

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges

Toppings:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lettuce: Remove any wilted outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce and cut the head into 4 equal wedges. Place each wedge on a plate.
  2. Assemble Salad: Spoon blue cheese dressing generously over each wedge. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and blue cheese crumbles.
  3. Season and Serve: Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add toasted pecans or sunflower seeds.
  • Substitute ranch dressing if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wedge
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg