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Classic Wedge Salad
A delicious, crisp, iceberg Wedge Salad recipe topped with bacon crumbles, onion, tomatoes and a creamy homemade blue cheese dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 8 lices Bacon , cooked, cooled and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1/2 cup red onion , chopped
- pecans , or walnuts, toasted (optional)
Easy Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing:
- 1 cup sour cream , light
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons buttermilk
- 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , or to taste
- 4 ounces blue cheese , reserve a few spoonfuls for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and stir well to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or can be made several days in advance.
- Cut the bacon into pieces and cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Cut the iceberg lettuce in half. Cut each of the halves again in half or thirds (depending on how big the ice berg lettuce head is), to create "wedges". Place wedges on individual plates.
- To serve, spoon dressing over lettuce and then sprinkle the bacon crumbles, tomatoes, onion and blue cheese crumbles on top. Season with fresh crushed black pepper, to taste.
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Notes
- More Toppings Ideas:
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Olives
- Beets
- Croutons
- Other cheese varieties: parmesan, mozzarella, feta, gorgonzola, goat cheese.
- Nuts: pine nuts, almonds, etc.
- Berries
- Creamy parmesan or Caesar Dressing instead of Blue Cheese Dressing.
- Protein: grilled chicken or steak.
Nutrition Information
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
604IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.