Loaded Wedge Salad
Elevate your dining experience with the Loaded Wedge Salad, where crunchy iceberg lettuce meets crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and tangy blue cheese. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavors that will impress your guests or bring joy to your weeknight dinners. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served as a side or a main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the iceberg lettuce into quarters and rinse under cold water; pat dry gently.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Place each lettuce wedge on a serving plate as your base.
- Generously sprinkle blue cheese crumbles, chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and green onions over each wedge.
- Drizzle ranch dressing generously on top and finish with freshly cracked pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate herbs like dill into your dressing. - Customize toppings by adding grilled chicken or avocado slices for extra creaminess.