Introducing the classic wedge salad, a crisp and refreshing dish that has captured the hearts of salad enthusiasts for generations. With its base of iceberg lettuce cut into wedges, this salad offers a textural contrast that pairs perfectly with a creamy blue cheese dressing and savory crumbled bacon. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a satisfying appetizer, the wedge salad delivers a burst of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. From simple variations featuring cherry tomatoes and red onions to more elaborate versions with roasted nuts and grilled chicken, the possibilities are endless. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for creating the perfect wedge salad, taking you through a step-by-step guide to achieving the ideal balance of flavors and textures that make this salad a timeless favorite.
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WEDGE SALAD
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
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
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
COLORADO WEDGE SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the buttermilk dressing: In a large bowl, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic and some salt and pepper. Add the chives and parsley and whisk together. Adjust the consistency with more buttermilk or mayonnaise. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate until using.
- For the salad: To serve, place the iceberg wedges on individual plates. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of dressing over each. Top with the red onions, tomatoes and blue cheese. Place 3 whole bacon strips over each and garnish with the chives. Serve with extra dressing on the side.
SUNNY'S EASY WEDGE SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Place the bacon on the lined sheet tray. Sprinkle on the brown sugar and steak seasoning. Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool enough to touch, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic and honey, parsley and thyme. Season to taste. Add the onion and tomatoes. Let sit until the tomatoes are slightly darker in color and the onions have softened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Place the wedges on plates. Top each with the onion and tomato mixture and any remaining liquid. Drizzle the wedges with the blue cheese dressing and top with the crumbled blue cheese and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately.
WEDGE SALAD
Steps:
- For the salad: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set a rack on the baking sheet and lay the bacon on it in a single layer. Cook until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely.
- For the ranch dressing: In a bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the buttermilk, sour cream, chives, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic and scallions and whisk together (or shake vigorously if using a jar).
- Assembly: Lay a lettuce wedge on each of 6 salad plates. Drizzle each wedge with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing, letting it flow between the leaves of the lettuce and pool on the plate. Sprinkle over the tomatoes, onion and bacon. Garnish with the chives.
- Any leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
THE WEDGE SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, kefir, dill, oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and cayenne in a medium bowl. Allow to sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors mingle.
- For the salad: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cut the radicchio into 8 wedges, then drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the wedges on the grill and cook until slightly browned and wilted, about 2 minutes per side. Place the wedges on a platter.
- Meanwhile, quarter the romaine and nestle it in between the wedges of radicchio. Dollop the dressing around the platter and crumble the Gorgonzola over the top.
WEDGE SALAD
Wedge salads are essential steakhouse fare and have been for decades - "iceberg wedges, blue cheese, bacon" was Roger Sterling's order on "Mad Men" when he and Don Draper saved the Madison Square Garden account in Season 3, set in 1963. But there is no reason not to bring them home: Pale green-white triangles of commodity iceberg drizzled in pale white-blue dressing, with crumbles of bacon and bright red pops of cherry tomato, and pricks of green chive strewn across the top. Serve a wedge and a steak, or a wedge and a hamburger, or a wedge and a roast chicken, or just a wedge and a lot of warm bread and cold red wine, and it's a pleasant evening you're having, a retro delight. Wedge is a salad for pleasure.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the tomatoes, shallots and vinegar in a small bowl, and shower with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a sauté pan until crisp on both sides, then drain on a paper towel. Crumble when cool, and set aside.
- Make the dressing. Put half the cheese into a medium-size bowl, and mash with a whisk. Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, olive oil, hot sauce, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, then mash and whisk the dressing until it is mostly smooth. You may wish for a little more hot sauce, lemon juice or Worcestershire, to taste. Then whisk again, and set aside.
- Assemble the salad. Place one wedge of lettuce on each plate, and gently spoon dressing over it. Sprinkle each wedge with crumbled bacon, the dressed tomato halves, the remaining blue cheese and some minced chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1249 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the perfect wedge salad, choose a head of iceberg lettuce that is firm and heavy, with tightly packed leaves.
- Cut the lettuce into wedges, making sure to keep the core intact. This will help the wedges hold their shape.
- To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, blue cheese, sour cream, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce wedges and top with crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles.
- For a vegetarian version of the wedge salad, omit the bacon and use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead.
- To make a gluten-free version of the wedge salad, use gluten-free bread crumbs or croutons.
- Wedge salads can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
The wedge salad is a classic American dish that is both simple to make and delicious to eat. With its creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, and savory toppings, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give the wedge salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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