Classic Wedge Salad
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5
Classic Wedge Salad
Description
The Classic Wedge Salad highlights a quartered head of iceberg lettuce left intact at the base to keep the leaves together during serving. Each wedge is generously dressed with creamy blue cheese dressing, and layered with halved grape tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese for added richness. Crisp bacon crumbles contribute smokiness and texture, while chopped chives add a gentle onion flavor. A finishing touch of Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the overall taste.
This salad combines cool and crunchy textures with creamy, tangy, and savory elements. The method of assembling rather than tossing helps preserve the integrity and visual appeal of the wedge shape, making it suitable for plated presentations. It fits well alongside richer mains or as a distinctive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 iceberg lettuce head
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes , halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup Bacon , crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chives , chopped
- sea salt to taste, Maldon
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Remove any unsightly leaves of lettuce from the outside of the head, then chop into quarters. Leaving the base intact will help keep the leaves intact while serving, so I do not cut this off.
- Place one quarter on each plate. Spoon dressing evenly over each quarter.
- Evenly divide a top with the grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, bacon and chives.
- Finish with Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1116IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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