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Wedge Salad
Memorable Salads
Prep time:
10 minutesCook time :
None“Make this effortless steakhouse staple right at home. Homemade blue cheese dressing and crispy bacon crumbles create a beautiful display!”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles, divided
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 4 very thin sliced red onion, separated into rings
Directions
1
For the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper and 3 ounces of the blue cheese crumbles in a medium bowl until well blended.
2
Remove the outer leaves, rinse, drain and thoroughly dry the head of lettuce. Cut the lettuce in half, then into thirds; remove the core from each wedge. Place each wedge on a plate and top with 2–3 tablespoons of the blue cheese dressing.
3
Sprinkle the bacon, diced tomato and the remaining blue cheese crumbles over the dressing. Serve with the red onion rings on the side.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
Iceberg is the most popular lettuce in the U.S. It has a very high water content, which is why it is so firm, crunchy, mild & refreshing. Wrap unwashed iceberg in a damp paper towel & store inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 3–5 days.
Healthy hint
Healthy hint
Though it may not be as nutritious as other lettuces, iceberg is low in calories & sodium. It is also a good source of folate & contains vitamin C, vitamin K & potassium.
Leftover Magic
Leftover Magic
Serve leftover dressing as a dip with a crudité platter.
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