Wedge Salad Recipe

I remember my first bacon wedge salad. Several years ago, I did not know wedge salads were a ‘thing.’

I didn’t try to replicate it because, in most salads, you can add whatever you like to them.

I add avocado and feta cheese instead of blue cheese crumbles because I’m dressing the salad with homemade blue cheese dressing. I find too much blue cheese isn’t something I enjoy.

This salad is the perfect side dish with your favorite protein like chicken or steak.

Helpful tips

• The foundation of a great wedge salad is the lettuce. Use fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce for that perfect crunch. Make sure it’s well-chilled before serving.
• Cut the lettuce into even wedges to ensure each piece is manageable to eat and visually appealing. A sharp knife is crucial for clean cuts.
• Cook the bacon until it’s perfectly crisp. This adds a wonderful texture and infuses the salad with a smoky flavor. I make it ahead so by the time I need it, it’s cold and easy to crumble. Here’s an air fryer bacon recipe.
• Consider making your own dressing. Fresh, homemade dressings can elevate the salad from good to great. A blue cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing works well with the crispiness of the lettuce and the saltiness of the bacon.
•  Include a variety of textures. Croutons or nuts can add an extra layer of crunch that complements the softness of the lettuce.
• Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for toppings. When fresh, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and cheese can significantly enhance the overall flavor of the salad.
• Distribute toppings evenly. This ensures that each bite is as flavorful as the last.
• Serve the salad on chilled plates to keep it cool and refreshing, especially if it’s a starter for a meal.
• Don’t forget to season your salad. A light sprinkle of salt and pepper can make a big difference in the flavors.
• If serving as a main dish, increase the size of the wedge and the portion of toppings. For a side dish, smaller wedges with lighter toppings are more appropriate.

Other great additions

• Hard-boiled eggs.
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt instead of the dressing.
• Chives.
• Red onions.

How to make the wedge salad recipe

Pre-step

You can make the bacon ahead. I like to store cooked bacon in the refrigerator for salads like this. I wrap the bacon in a paper towel and place it in an appropriate-sized sealable plastic bag.

But you can 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. (A)

Step two

This step depends on how many you are feeding. I’m serving four people as a side salad and chicken cordon bleu.

Cut the head of iceberg lettuce in half. And then cut it in quarters. I cut the quarters each in half.

Step three

Place the wedges on plates. Cut up one of the tomatoes and sprinkle it over the wedges. (B)

Step four

Add as many bacon crumbles as you want, slice the avocado, and add it to the salads. (C)

Step five

Add the pecans and feta (or bleu) cheese. (D)

All that is left is to pour on the dressing on top and eat the salad.

Mmmmm. This wedge salad recipe is super yummy.

Other delicious salads

• Black bean with corn
• Cobb salad
• Thai cucumber