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Wedge Salad

Crisp and Creamy Wedge Salad You'll Want at Every Meal

This wedge salad features crisp iceberg lettuce, rich blue cheese, and crispy bacon, creating a must-try dish that brightens any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Dressing Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce Choose heads that are heavy and bright green for best crunch
  • 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Swap for feta if preferred
  • 4 slices Bacon Turkey bacon can be used for a healthier alternative
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes can be sweeter
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Onion Green onions can be used for a subtler flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked is ideal
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Dressing Can be homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine your blue cheese dressing ingredients and mix well until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  3. Rinse your iceberg lettuce under cold water and pat dry. Cut the lettuce head in half and then into quarters while keeping the core intact.
  4. Place a wedge of lettuce on chilled plates, cut side up, to create an appealing presentation.
  5. Drizzle the chilled blue cheese dressing over each wedge, then add crispy bacon, diced tomatoes, and chopped onions. Sprinkle with black pepper.
  6. Serve your wedge salad immediately for the best freshness and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad wedgeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This wedge salad can be customized with different toppings like feta or herbs. Serve it fresh for the best experience.

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