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Classic Wedge Salad

Cultural Context

The Classic Wedge Salad, often served in steakhouses across America, features crisp iceberg lettuce topped with a rich blue cheese dressing and crispy bacon. Its origins trace back to the mid-20th century, symbolizing a time when salads were often hearty and indulgent. Today, it remains a popular choice for its simplicity and satisfying textures, enjoyed in various dining settings from casual lunches to elegant dinners.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 medium purple onion
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 hardboiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining a smoky flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

1

Cut the iceberg lettuce in half and create a wedge, ensuring it sits flat on the plate.

2

Slice purple onion into continuous threads.

3

Peel and slice cucumber into half moons.

4

Cut wedges of cherry tomatoes and place them on the plate.

5

Slice a hardboiled egg and place it on the plate.

6

Drizzle bacon blue cheese dressing over the salad.

7

Top with Gorgonzola cheese, bacon lardons, and a sprinkle of fresh black pepper.

8

Drizzle olive oil over the entire plate.

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting boardserving plates

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Wedge SaladIceberg Wedge Salad

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