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This wedge salad recipe offers a satisfying dining experience, perfect for those who love a delicious salad. Its crispy texture, flavorful bacon, and a blend of ingredients create a scrumptious salad that’s sure to please.
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I remember my first wedge salad. Several years ago, I did not know wedge salads were a ‘thing.’
I didn’t try to replicate it because, in most salads, you can add whatever you like to them.
I add avocado and feta cheese instead of blue cheese crumbles because I’m dressing the salad with homemade blue cheese dressing. I find too much blue cheese isn’t something I enjoy.
This salad is the perfect side dish with your favorite protein like chicken or steak.
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Helpful tips
- Quality of lettuce:The foundation of a great wedge salad is the lettuce. Use fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce for that perfect crunch. Make sure it’s well-chilled before serving.
- Proper cutting:Cut the lettuce into even wedges to ensure each piece is manageable to eat and visually appealing. A sharp knife is crucial for clean cuts.
- Bacon to perfection:Cook the bacon until it’s perfectly crisp. This adds a wonderful texture and infuses the salad with a smoky flavor. I make it ahead so by the time I need it, it’s cold and easy to crumble. Here’s an air fryer bacon recipe.
- Homemade dressing:Consider making your own dressing. Fresh, homemade dressings can elevate the salad from good to great. A blue cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing works well with the crispiness of the lettuce and the saltiness of the bacon.
- Add a crunch:Include a variety of textures. Croutons or nuts can add an extra layer of crunch that complements the softness of the lettuce.
- Freshness of ingredients:Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for toppings. When fresh, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and cheese can significantly enhance the overall flavor of the salad.
- Balanced toppings:Distribute toppings evenly. This ensures that each bite is as flavorful as the last.
- Chilled plates:Serve the salad on chilled plates to keep it cool and refreshing, especially if it’s a starter for a meal.
- Seasoning matters:Don’t forget to season your salad. A light sprinkle of salt and pepper can make a big difference in the flavors.
- Serving size:If serving as a main dish, increase the size of the wedge and the portion of toppings. For a side dish, smaller wedges with lighter toppings are more appropriate.
Other great additions
- Hard-boiled eggs.
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt instead of the dressing.
- Chives.
- Red onions.
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How to make the wedge salad recipe
Pre-step
You can make the bacon ahead. I like to store cooked bacon in the refrigerator for salads like this.
But you can either fry the bacon until it’s crispy, which takes around 8 minutes or bake on a foil-lined pan at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes on one side and 6 minutes on the other.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, bacon, candied pecans, and feta cheese. (A)
Step two
This step depends on how many you are feeding. I’m serving four people as a side salad and chicken cordon bleu.
Cut the head of iceberg lettuce in half. And then cut it in quarters. I cut the quarters each in half.
Step three
Place the wedges on plates. Cut up one of the tomatoes and sprinkle it overthe wedges. (B)
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Step four
Add as many bacon crumbles as you want, slice the avocado, and add it to the salads. (C)
Step five
Add the pecans and feta cheese. (D)
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All that is left is to pour on the dressing on top and eat the salad.
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Mmmmm. This wedge salad recipe is super yummy.
Other delicious salads
- Black bean with corn
- Cobb salad
- Thai cucumber
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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Wedge Salad Recipe
This simple salad is delicious and pretty to serve at a dinner party.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Salad
Keyword: wedge salad, wedge salad recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Elaine Benoit
Ingredients
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce (cut in half and then half again)
- 1 tomato (cut in chunks – or as much as you want)
- 4 slices bacon (fried ahead of time, cooled and crumbled)
- 1 avocado (cut into slices – use as much as you want)
- 1 tablespoon candied pecans (you choose the amount)
- 1 tablespoon Feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons blue cheese dressing (or dressing of choice)
Instructions
Get salad plates and place a wedge on each plate.
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
Sprinkle on tomatoes, avocado slices, crumbled bacon, pecans, and feta cheese.
1 tomato, 4 slices bacon, 1 avocado, 1 tablespoon candied pecans, 1 tablespoon Feta cheese
Pour the blue cheese dressing over the wedges
4 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
Serve
Smile
Enjoy
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Notes
Helpful tips
- Quality of lettuce:The foundation of a great wedge salad is the lettuce. Use fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce for that perfect crunch. Make sure it’s well-chilled before serving.
- Proper cutting:Cut the lettuce into even wedges to ensure each piece is manageable to eat and visually appealing. A sharp knife is crucial for clean cuts.
- Bacon to perfection:Cook the bacon until it’s perfectly crisp. This adds a wonderful texture and infuses the salad with a smoky flavor. I make it ahead so by the time I need it, it’s cold and easy to crumble. Here’s an air fryer bacon recipe.
- Homemade dressing:Consider making your own dressing. Fresh, homemade dressings can elevate the salad from good to great. A blue cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing works well with the crispiness of the lettuce and the saltiness of the bacon.
- Add a crunch:Include a variety of textures. Croutons or nuts can add an extra layer of crunch that complements the softness of the lettuce.
- Freshness of ingredients:Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for toppings. When fresh, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and cheese can significantly enhance the overall flavor of the salad.
- Balanced toppings:Distribute toppings evenly. This ensures that each bite is as flavorful as the last.
- Chilled plates:Serve the salad on chilled plates to keep it cool and refreshing, especially if it’s a starter for a meal.
- Seasoning matters:Don’t forget to season your salad. A light sprinkle of salt and pepper can make a big difference in the flavors.
- Serving size:If serving as a main dish, increase the size of the wedge and the portion of toppings. For a side dish, smaller wedges with lighter toppings are more appropriate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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