Italian Wedge Salad

Name: Italian Wedge Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 oz pancetta, diced; 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in wedges; 1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced; 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

A flavorful twist on the classic wedge salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, salty pancetta, tangy pepperoncini, and gorgonzola cheese.

23 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSaladStovetopLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 oz pancetta, diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in wedges
1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1

Fry 4 oz diced pancetta in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp and reaching an internal temperature of 160F, then drain on paper towels.
2

Arrange 1 head cut in wedges iceberg lettuce on individual serving plates.
3

Spoon 1/3 cup creamy Italian dressing over the top of each wedge.
4

Scatter cooked pancetta, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, and 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese over the wedges before serving.

Questions

Can I make Italian Wedge Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Italian Wedge Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Italian Wedge Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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