5 from 12 votes
Classic Wedge Salad
The Classic Wedge Salad centers on an iceberg lettuce wedge topped with blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, crispy diced bacon, halved grape tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped chives, and freshly ground black pepper. The combination offers a contrast between creamy, tangy cheese and crisp, fresh vegetables, accented by smoky bacon. This simple composed salad is a traditional favorite offering crunchy textures and bold flavor in each bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
243 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lices Bacon
- 1 head iceberg lettuce , in 8 wedges
- 2 cups blue cheese dressing
- 6 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
- 2 cups grape tomatoes , halved
- 1/2 small red onion , diced
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chives , chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat until crispy but still chewy before removing from pan and chopping into a large dice.
- Add the blue cheese dressing to the iceberg lettuce and top with blue cheese crumbles, bacon, tomatoes, onion, black pepper and chives.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
1026mg
(43%)
Potassium
281mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
7.9mg
(9%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1026mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.