Effortless Easy Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Bliss

This Easy Wedge Salad is a classic dish featuring iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, and crispy bacon, perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Chill Time 30

Total Time 47

Servings: 4 salads

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 head Iceberg Lettuce Choose a heavy head with vibrant green leaves.
1 cup Diced Tomatoes Cut just before serving for best texture.
½ cup Chopped Onions Adjust amount based on preference.

For the Dressing

1 cup Blue Cheese Dressing Creamy dressing can be made in advance.

For the Topping

4 slices Bacon Fry just before serving for crunch.
to taste Freshly Crushed Black Pepper Adjust based on preference.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Skillet
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Blue Cheese Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine blue cheese dressing ingredients and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook bacon for about 5–7 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Cut the Lettuce: Slice iceberg lettuce into quarters and arrange on serving plates.
Assemble the Salad: Drizzle blue cheese dressing over each lettuce wedge.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle bacon, diced tomatoes, and chopped onions on top.
Finish with Seasoning: Lightly season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve extra dressing on the side to maintain crispness. Ensure lettuce is dry after washing to avoid a watery salad.

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