Wedge Salad Recipe
There is something so satisfying about eating a delicious salad and this wedge salad recipe fits the bill. It’s crispy, has bacon and all the ingredients together makes for a scrumptious salad.
I remember my first wedge salad. It was a several years ago now, when I had no idea wedge salads were a ‘thing’.
That first one was a little different from my recipe today.
How do they differ, you ask? You can add whatever you want to your salads. That what makes it fun.
I add avocado. I use feta cheese instead of bleu cheese. And I dress mine with asiago peppercorn dressing instead of the usual blue cheese dressing.
I have to admit, I do like this version better. Mainly because, I find there is too much bleu cheese in the usual for my taste.
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How to make a wedge salad
Pre-step
Either fry the bacon until it’s crispy which takes around 8 minutes, or bake on a foil lined pan at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes on one side and 6 minutes on the other.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, bacon, candied pecans and feta cheese.
Step two
Cut the head of iceberg lettuce in half. Since I’m only making three salads, I store the other half in the fridge.
Next, I cut the remaining iceberg half in half and then I cut one of the halves in half again.
How many times can I write the word, half?
Christopher got the full quarter and our niece Elizabeth and I shared the other quarters.
Step three
Here’s one of the quarters on a plate.
Step four
Cut up one of the tomatoes and sprinkle it over the wedges.
Step five
Next up is the bacon. Crumble as much bacon as you want over the salads.
Step six
Slice the avocado and add it to the salads.
Step seven
Add the pecans on the salad.
Step eight
Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
All that is left is to pour on the dressing on top and eat the salad.
Mmmmm. This wedge salad recipe is super yummy.
Please feel free to leave me a comment by telling me what your favorite salad is! I’d love to know.
Other delicious salads
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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Wedge Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce cut in desired amounts
- 1 tomato cut in chunks
- 4 slices bacon fried, cooled and crumbled
- 1/2 avocado cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon Candied pecans you choose the amount
- 1 tablespoon Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dressing of your choice
Instructions
- Get salad plates
- Place a wedge on each plate
- Sprinkle on tomatoes
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon
- Sprinkle pecans
- Sprinkle feta cheese
- Dribble dressing over the wedges
- Serve
- Smile
- Enjoy
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It’s a classic for a reason! Gorgeous photos!
Thank you Eileen!
Why do wedge salads remind me of 1978? I think that was probably when EVERYONE was making them… That said, they’re a classic for a reason and this looks so inviting!
Wow. I can’t believe it’s that old Lisa. I think I came late to the wedge party.
I love wedge salads! The added crunch of the lettuce is really satisfying! Thanks for the fun topping idea 🙂
Luci, Thank you!! I do find the crunch satisfying as well.
I’ve never had a wedge salad before, but I’m a knife and fork type girl and this really appeals to me. I’m a slow eater (much to my husband’s impatience) and I find that foods that I have to cut up slow me down more – allowing me to enjoy the flavor more! I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks Mackenzie! I wish I was a slow eater, but alas, I’m fast!
love a good wedge salad!! Delish!
Hehe. Thanks Kristina!
I love wedge salad because of the ease of preparation! Yours look deliciously good!
Thank you Abigail!
I made this last night for dinner and hubby and I loved it. Thank you!