Classic Wedge Salad Recipes

WEDGE SALAD

Wedge Salad image

A classic wedge salad is very quick and easy to make.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce
4 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing (or ranch)
8 teaspoons chopped, crisp-cooked bacon
8 tablespoons fresh chopped tomatoes
chopped red onions
chopped shallots
fresh herbs
croutons

Steps:

Remove the core of the lettuce, and cut the lettuce into 4 or 8 large slices.
Drizzle 1 or 2 tablespoons of salad dressing over each wedge.
Add chopped crispy bacon and tomatoes.
If desired, you can add chopped red onions or shallots, fresh herbs, or even croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WEDGE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield Yield:

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Puree 1 cup each mayo and blue cheese with 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 shallot, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle over iceberg wedges; top with egg mimosa (See No. 42) and crumbled bacon.
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WEDGE SALAD WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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This a great salad to have for a simple lunch or to serve with a nice dinner. Fresh ingredients make this salad very elegant and the wedge presentation makes it a great starter for a special occasion dinner. It is best to chill the dressing for 24 hours prior to serving.

Provided by cabanagrl

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ pound crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ pound crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend using a hand mixer; chill until serving.
Build the salad by placing 1 lettuce wedge on each of 8 plates. Drizzle equal amounts of dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 pound blue cheese over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 892.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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