Wedge Salad
Wedge salad transforms the classic salad into a comforting and satisfying dish that celebrates crisp textures and bold flavors. It combines fresh iceberg lettuce wedges with a rich, creamy dressing and savory toppings, making every bite flavorful. This salad features creamy blue cheese dressing, salty, crispy bacon, bright cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion, balancing richness with freshness and layers of texture.
Equipment
- Knife To cut iceberg lettuce into wedges
- Baking Sheet or Skillet To cook bacon until crispy
- Mixing bowl To whisk or mix blue cheese dressing if making homemade
- Serving plates To serve the salad on chilled plates
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce chilled, cut into four equal wedges, core intact
- ½ cup Blue Cheese Dressing creamy and tangy, store-bought or homemade
- 4 slices Bacon extra crispy, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, fresh and bright
- ¼ cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper optional, for mild heat and aroma
- Chives or Scallions optional, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce Wedges – Remove loose outer leaves from chilled iceberg lettuce. Cut into four equal wedges, keeping the core to maintain shape.
- Make or Warm the Dressing – Whisk blue cheese dressing ingredients or use store-bought. Keep chilled until serving.
- Cook the Bacon – Bake or fry until extra crispy. Drain and crumble into pieces.
- Assemble the Salad – Place wedges on chilled plates. Spoon dressing generously over the top.
- Add Fresh Toppings – Scatter tomato halves, red onion slices, and bacon bits evenly. Sprinkle pepper and chives.
- Serve Immediately – Dress right before serving to avoid sogginess. Serve cold to maintain crispness.
Notes
- Cool lettuce completely before refrigerating if storing leftovers.
- Store lettuce and dressing separately to preserve texture and flavor.
- Reheat bacon briefly in oven to regain crispiness before adding to salad.
- Use airtight containers; keep leftovers fresh for 1-2 days.
- Avoid freezing lettuce wedges to prevent loss of texture.
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