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WEDGE SALAD RECIPE



Wedge Salad Recipe image

This classic Wedge Salad recipe is the perfect side dish for your next meal!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon white vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
¼ cup - ½ cup buttermilk (or enough to thin to desired consistency)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small head iceberg lettuce
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ of a small red onion, finely diced
2 tomatoes, diced
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, parsley, chives and dill. Add buttermilk until the dressing reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cut the lettuce into 4-6 wedges, depending on how large you like each serving.
  • Place each wedge on individual plates. Generously drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle chopped bacon, onion, tomatoes, cheese and parsley over top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 wedge salad with about 2 tablespoons of dressing, Calories 251.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 7.1 g, Fat 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Sodium 488.8 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 3.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.1 g

THE WEDGE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup plain kefir
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 head radicchio
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 small heads romaine lettuce
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola dolce cheese

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 WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Wedge Salad with Elegant Blue Cheese Dressing image

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

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

SUNNY'S EASY WEDGE SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 strips bacon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon hot honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges, leaving the stem intact
1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

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.

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