What type of lettuce is best for making a Wedge Salad?

Iceberg lettuce is the most commonly used lettuce for making Wedge Salad due to its crisp and refreshing taste.

Can I make the blue cheese dressing ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.

What are some good toppings to add to a Wedge Salad?

Some popular toppings for Wedge Salad include diced tomatoes, crispy bacon, red onions, toasted nuts, and croutons.

Can Wedge Salad be made vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, you can make a vegetarian or vegan version of Wedge Salad by omitting the bacon and using a non-dairy or vegan-friendly blue cheese dressing.

Classic Wedge Salad

Description

Looking for a refreshing and easy-to-make salad? Check out this Wedge Salad recipe! Featuring a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with homemade creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbles, diced onion, tomatoes, and toasted pecans, this salad is perfect for any meal or occasion.

Ingredients

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1 large head iceberg lettuce, the outer leaves removed, washed, cut into 4 wedges
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 small red onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze
Slat and pepper, to taste
4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Blue Cheese Dressing

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, optional

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Instructions

Remove the outer leaves of the lettuce. Chop the head of lettuce in half and then in half again, making four wedges. Finally, cut the end to remove the stem.
Combine the tomatoes, onion and balsamic vinegar glaze in a small bowl, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Take a medium-sized bowl and put half of the cheese in it. Use a whisk to mash the cheese. Add buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mash and whisk the ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
To put together the salad, place one wedge of lettuce on the plate or serving board. Use a spoon to pour the prepared dressing over the lettuce wedge. Top with the dressed tomato halves, onion, bacon, pecans, and remaining blue cheese.
Drizzle with some balsamic vinegar glaze.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage:

We don't recommend to store fully assembled Wedge Salad as the lettuce may become soggy and wilted. Instead, you can store the individual components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
The lettuce wedge should be wrapped in a damp paper towel to keep it fresh and crisp. The toppings and dressing should be stored separately in their own containers. When ready to serve, assemble the salad just before serving by placing the lettuce wedge on a plate and adding the toppings and dressing on top.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Category: Salad recipes
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 236 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 560 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 37 mg