Easy and Delicious Wedge Salad

Our easy and delicious Wedge Salad with blue cheese is sure to make your tastebuds smile! One of my favorite easy weeknight dinners, or fancy appetizers for special occasions! 

wedge salad on a grey plate on a marble counter with a white napkin on the leftI am so excited to share this easy wedge salad recipe today! It is one of my favorite things to order when we go out to eat, and one of my favorite recipes when we need a quick yummy lunch or dinner! 

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Wedge Salad

One of the best things about a wedge salad is how quick and easy it is to throw together! You can absolutely make this meal from start to finish in five minutes! I mean, you don't even have to chop the lettuce! 

close up of wedge salad with lots of toppings on a small grey plateFor some reason most people don't think about making this salad at home, so I want to quickly address a few frequently asked questions before we get to the easy recipe! 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wedge salad? 

A wedge salad is a salad typically made from a quarter of a wedge of iceberg lettuce! Then it is topped with crumbled bacon, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and onion! 

How do you wash lettuce for a wedge salad? 

Many people assume that because the lettuce is not chopped that it hasn't been washed. You should absolutely still wash your salad.

First, remove all brown or wilted leaves. Next, I like to cut my wedge in half or quarters and then rinse the whole half under the water thoroughly. Pat the outside down with a paper towel and then sit on a paper towel open side down to let all the excess water drain out. 

How do you wedge iceburg lettuce? 

You simply cut your entire head of lettuce in half, and then cut each half directly in half to make a quarter! You really can't mess it up! 

wedge salad with a fork sticking straight out into the air

Okay let's get down to business! 

Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Crumbles

process photos showing how to clean and wedge iceburg lettuce, and toppings for wedge salad

Top Left: Wash and dry your lettuce. 

Top Right: Cut your head of iceberg lettuce directly in half. 

Bottom Left: Cut each half into quarters and place each quarter on a plate. 

Bottom Right: Chop all your toppings small, and then sprinkle over your four salad wedges! 

It's as simple as that! 

two wedge salads on grey plates next to white cloth napkin and forks

You ready for this yummy recipe? 

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close up of wedge salad with lots of toppings on a small grey plate

Wedge Salad

Our easy and delicious Wedge Salad with blue cheese is sure to make your tastebuds smile! One of my favorite easy weeknight dinners, or fancy appetizers for special occasions! 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 174kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head iceburg lettuce washed
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
  • ½ cup red onion purple
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ½ cup blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  • Wash and dry your lettuce. Cut in half, and then in quarters. Place each quarter on it's own salad plate.
  • Cook and crumble your bacon. Wash and quarter your tomatoes, and cut red onion into small squares.
  • Sprinkle ingredients evenly over four salads. Top with dressing and enjoy!

Notes

What is a wedge salad? 

A wedge salad is a salad typically made from a quarter of a wedge of iceberg lettuce! Then it is topped with crumbled bacon, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and onion! 

How do you wash lettuce for a wedge salad? 

Many people assume that because the lettuce is not chopped that it hasn't been washed. You should absolutely still wash your salad.
First, remove all brown or wilted leaves. Next, I like to cut my wedge in half or quarters and then rinse the whole half under the water thoroughly. Pat the outside down with a paper towel and then sit on a paper towel open side down to let all the excess water drain out. 

How do you wedge iceburg lettuce? 

You simply cut your entire head of lettuce in half, and then cut each half directly in half to make a quarter! You really can't mess it up! 

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
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Close up of wedge salad

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