Chopped Wedge Salad
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5
Chopped Wedge Salad
Description
This salad includes chopped romaine lettuce as the base, providing a firm yet crisp texture, along with diced tomatoes for juiciness and mild acidity. Crumbled blue cheese adds a sharp, creamy element, complemented by cooked, crumbled center-cut bacon that contributes a savory, smoky crunch.
The blue cheese dressing coats the salad with a rich, tangy flavor that pulls the ingredients together. Chopped chives on top give a mild onion note and a fresh green garnish. The preparation involves assembling these components on a platter, making it quick to serve and share.
As a salad, it works well as a side dish accompanying grilled or roasted meats, or as a refreshing contrast to heavier mains. The combination of textures and flavors creates a balanced and satisfying salad experience.
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce Butter or Iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 tomatoes diced (or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, small
- 5 lices Bacon cooked, center cut
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing homemade
- chives for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Place the lettuce in a large platter, top with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, blue cheese and serve with blue cheese dressing.
- Top with chopped chives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups, 2 tablespoons dressing | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 9.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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