Classic Wedge Salad
Classic wedge salad is a simple, iconic salad made with crisp iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered
- 4 bacon slices, cooked & crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Remove any wilted, limp outer leaves from the head of lettuce. Cut the lettuce into 4 equal wedges, trimming the base slightly if needed so they sit flat.
- Place each wedge on a serving plate or large platter.
- Sprinkle each wedge evenly with crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles.
- Spoon or drizzle blue cheese dressing over each wedge just before serving.
- Enjoy as a side dish or light lunch.
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Notes
- Keep the Lettuce Cold: Chill the iceberg lettuce until just before assembling to maintain maximum crunch.
- Cut Clean Wedges: Use a sharp knife and cut through the core so each wedge holds together.
- Drain Bacon Well: Let cooked bacon cool on paper towels to prevent excess grease from softening the lettuce.
- Dress Just Before Serving: Adding the dressing right before serving keeps the wedges crisp.
- Serve Immediately: Wedge salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the lettuce can wilt once dressed.
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