Iceberg Wedge Salad
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Iceberg Wedge Salad
Description
This salad starts by quartering a medium iceberg lettuce into wedges after removing wilted leaves and fibrous stems. Each wedge is plated and dressed with a choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing. The salad is then topped with quartered cherry tomatoes, cooked chopped bacon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, croutons for crunch, and crumbled blue cheese for tanginess and richness. Freshly cracked black pepper adds a final seasoning touch.
The iceberg lettuce gives a crisp and cool base that contrasts with the creamy dressing and the diverse textures from bacon, eggs, and croutons. The combination yields a filling and flavorful salad that balances freshness with savory notes. The use of blue cheese adds a pungent, savory depth complementing the fresh vegetables.
Optional additional toppings can include various fresh vegetables, proteins like chicken or shrimp, and different cheese or dressing choices to customize flavor and texture. This salad works well as a starter or side dish and can be adapted easily for personal preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 iceberg lettuce medium
- 1 cup cherry tomato quartered
- 4 lices Bacon chopped, cooked
- 2 egg chopped, hard boiled
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing or Ranch Dressing, added to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or added to taste, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Rinse and remove any wilted leaves from the iceberg lettuce. Cut the lettuce in half and then cut in half again, resulting in four quarters. Cut off fibrous stems. Gently rinse and pat dry the quarters to remove any hidden dirt.
- Add a wedge to a plate and drizzle the salad dressing over the lettuce and then top with the tomatoes, bacon, eggs, croutons, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining wedges and the rest of the ingredients. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Additional toppings can include cucumbers, mini bell peppers, banana peppers, avocado, radishes, or beets.
- Try proteins such as chicken, steak, ham, or shrimp to add heartiness.
- Garnish with chopped chives, jalapeno, or red onion for extra flavor layers.
- Alternative cheeses like parmesan, feta, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, or shredded mozzarella can be used.
- Choose your preferred salad dressing, such as ranch or Caesar, based on taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 14g | |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 908mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1059IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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