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 may 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 steadiness of the contemporary substances with the ultra-rich and creamy blue cheese dressing and crispy bacon is the stuff desires are manufactured from.
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Straightforward Recipe for Wedge Salad
If you happen to’ve been avoiding eating places to economize like me currently, you don’t must go with out good meals—this wedge salad is perfection, and it’s tremendous simple to make at residence. It’s received all of the nostalgic attraction of a basic American steakhouse salad however with out the steakhouse price ticket. I like serving it as a crisp starter earlier than a comfortable dinner, however it’s hearty sufficient to shine as a aspect, 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 neglect the wealthy, tangy selfmade blue cheese dressing—it ties all the things collectively in probably the most scrumptious approach. My recipe serves 4, however it additionally makes nice leftovers.
Wedge Salad Recipe
This simple Wedge Salad recipe is a basic steakhouse favourite made with crisp iceberg, creamy blue cheese dressing, and all one of the 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 received’t maintain collectively. Quarter the top 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 substances: You’ll be able to cook dinner your bacon in any approach 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 fastidiously slice the brown, harder finish on the stem off (don’t lower all of the stem off, although! It helps to carry the wedges collectively). Slice the iceberg lettuce in half from prime to stem, then lower 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
All the things I’ve included on this recipe is the makings of a basic wedge salad, however you’ll be able to add every other toppings you’re keen on, too! This simple recipe is an effective 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 effectively with nearly any grilled greens or meat, like my BBQ grilled rooster. 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 basic taste combo of buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing, add our slow-cooked buffalo rooster to a sandwich and serve this salad on the aspect.
Storage Directions
If you happen to’ve received leftovers, you’re in luck—the elements on this lettuce wedge salad maintain up surprisingly effectively! Retailer the lettuce wedges and toppings individually within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. Nonetheless, contemporary substances 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. Whenever you’re able to take pleasure in, simply give the dressing a shake, drizzle it over the wedges, and add the toppings.