There’s nothing I hate greater than ordering a Wedge Salad at a pleasant restaurant as a result of I KNOW how cheap and straightforward it’s to make at residence! You would possibly counsel, “Simply don’t order it at a restaurant and make it at residence, Jess,” however I’ve to admit that each time I see a wedge on any menu, I NEED IT. Wedge salads by no means disappoint; they’re chilly, crunchy, and oh-so-hydrating. The flavour stability of the contemporary components with the ultra-rich and creamy blue cheese dressing and crispy bacon is the stuff goals are manufactured from.
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Simple Recipe for Wedge Salad
When you’ve been avoiding eating places to economize like me these days, you don’t should go with out good meals—this wedge salad is perfection, and it’s tremendous straightforward to make at residence. It’s received all of the nostalgic attraction of a traditional American steakhouse salad however with out the steakhouse price ticket. I really like serving it as a crisp starter earlier than a comfy dinner, but it surely’s hearty sufficient to shine as a facet, too. Every salad wedge is topped with juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, crispy bacon, pink onion, and a sprinkle of contemporary parsley. And, after all, I can’t overlook the wealthy, tangy home made blue cheese dressing—it ties the whole lot collectively in essentially the most scrumptious means. My recipe serves 4, but it surely additionally makes nice leftovers.
Wedge Salad Recipe
This straightforward Wedge Salad recipe is a traditional steakhouse favourite made with crisp iceberg, creamy blue cheese dressing, and all the very best toppings.
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- 1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered ($1.84)
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing (2-3 Tbsp of dressing per wedge) ($0.59)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes ($1.76)
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped ($0.84)
- 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled* ($2.12)
- ¼ cup pink onion, diced ($0.26)
- 1 Tbsp contemporary parsley ($0.08)
- Salt and pepper, to style ($0.08)
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Take away any wilted leaves from the outer layer of iceberg lettuce. Trim the brown finish of the stem off, being cautious to not trim an excessive amount of or your wedge gained’t maintain collectively. Quarter the pinnacle of lettuce.
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High with the salad dressing first, adopted by all different toppings divided equally between every wedge of lettuce. Add a sprinkle of salt and some cranks of pepper to style, and serve!
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Serving: 1wedgeEnergy: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFats: 13gSodium: 573mgFiber: 3g
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Collect your whole components: You possibly can cook dinner your bacon in any means you want earlier than beginning (or purchase it ready-cooked), however I often use the air fryer to cook dinner bacon for fast dishes like this.
Quarter the lettuce: Discard of any wilted leaves from the outer layer of your iceberg lettuce. Very rigorously slice the brown, more durable finish on the stem off (don’t reduce all of the stem off, although! It helps to carry the wedges collectively). Slice the iceberg lettuce in half from prime to stem, then reduce every half in half once more to make 4 wedges.
High the wedges: Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over every wedge, then equally divide the remaining toppings (1 cup halved grape tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, 8 strips cooked and crumbled bacon, ¼ cup diced pink onion, and 1 Tbsp contemporary parsley) excessive. End with some salt and black pepper to style, and revel in!
Extra Topping Concepts
Every part I’ve included on this recipe is the makings of a traditional wedge salad, however you may add another toppings you’re keen on, too! This straightforward recipe is a good way to make use of up any salad odds and ends in your fridge. Simply sprinkle them on prime, and revel in!
This iceberg wedge salad is tremendous versatile and pairs properly with nearly any grilled greens or meat, like my BBQ grilled hen. I additionally assume it will be nice served alongside my one pan salmon dinner or as a crisp counterbalance to wealthy pasta dishes like spaghetti aglio e olio. Or, for that traditional taste combo of buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing, add our slow-cooked buffalo hen to a sandwich and serve this salad on the facet.
Storage Directions
When you’ve received leftovers, you’re in luck—the parts on this lettuce wedge salad maintain up surprisingly properly! Retailer the lettuce wedges and toppings individually within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. Nonetheless, contemporary components like lettuce and tomatoes can last more if left entire and sliced simply earlier than serving. I wish to preserve the dressing in a bottle or container so it stays contemporary and doesn’t make the lettuce soggy. While you’re able to take pleasure in, simply give the dressing a shake, drizzle it over the wedges, and add the toppings.
