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Wedge Salad
5 from 21 votes

Wedge Salad

The Wedge Salad features crisp iceberg lettuce cut into large wedges drizzled with blue cheese or ranch dressing, topped with chopped crispy bacon and fresh tomatoes. Optional additions like red onion, shallots, fresh herbs, and croutons add complexity and texture. This salad is a simple yet structured way to enjoy classic salad components with variety in toppings and dressings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
  • 4 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing or ranch dressing
  • 8 teaspoons Bacon chopped, crisp-cooked
  • 8 tablespoons tomato fresh, chopped
Optional Toppings
  • red onion chopped
  • shallot chopped
  • fresh herbs
  • croutons

Instructions

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  1. Remove the core of the lettuce, and cut the lettuce into 4 or 8 large slices.
  2. Drizzle 1 or 2 tablespoons of salad dressing over each wedge.
  3. Add chopped crispy bacon and tomatoes.
  4. If desired, you can add chopped red onions or shallots, fresh herbs, or even croutons.

Notes

  • Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top to enhance the cheese flavor.
  • Add toasted nuts like pine nuts or almond slivers for extra crunch.
  • Include fresh herbs to bring brightness to the salad.
  • Drizzle lightly with balsamic reduction for added flavor contrast.
  • Chopped red onions or shallots can provide a sharper bite if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 288mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 925IU (19%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 925IU 19%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.