Wedge Salad

Name: Wedge Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce; 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; to taste black pepper

A steakhouse staple featuring a crisp iceberg lettuce wedge topped with blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Dramatic and delicious.

25 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

AmericanSaladStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
2

Remove outer leaves from 1 head iceberg lettuce and cut the head into 4 equal wedges through the core.
3

Place each iceberg wedge cut-side up on a chilled plate.
4

Drizzle generously with 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing.
5

Scatter 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion over each wedge.
6

Sprinkle with 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.
7

Finish with black pepper and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Wedge Salad dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free salad collection instead.

How long does 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 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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