Classic Wedge Salad
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5
Classic Wedge Salad
Description
In this salad, fried bacon adds a salty crunch while halved cherry tomatoes provide bursts of freshness and juiciness against the cool, crisp lettuce wedges. Blue cheese dressing, either homemade or store-bought, coats the wedge lightly but richly, complemented by extra crumbled blue cheese for tang and creaminess. Chopped chives lend a mild onion flavor and color contrast.
Preparation involves crisping bacon and letting the dressing meld flavors before assembling. The iceberg lettuce wedges allow the other ingredients to sit on top without wilting quickly, ensuring the salad remains visually appealing and texturally balanced.
This salad is best served immediately to maintain the temperature and crispness of ingredients. It pairs well with hearty main courses or as an appetizing light dish.
Ingredients
- 1 iceberg lettuce head
- ½ batch blue cheese dressing homemade
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ⅔ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a skillet and fry until crisp.
- While the bacon is frying, you can make the blue cheese dressing.
- Allow the dressing to sit so the flavors can meld, while you prepare the salad.
- Cut your washed and dried head of iceberg lettuce in half down the center of the core. Cut each half into two pieces or quarters.
- Cut off the piece of core and place each wedge on a serving plate.
- Wash, dry and slice the tomatoes in half.
- Pour some dressing over each wedge, then top with some tomato halves, crispy bacon, chopped chives and blue cheese crumbles.
- Serve immediately while still cold.
Notes
- Store-bought blue cheese dressing can be used as a convenient alternative to homemade dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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