Wedge Salad Food

WEDGE SALAD WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend using a hand mixer; chill until serving.
• Build the salad by placing 1 lettuce wedge on each of 8 plates. Drizzle equal amounts of dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 pound blue cheese over each salad.

EASY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
• Combine dressing, garlic and basil in small bowl; stir well.
• Top each lettuce wedge with dressing and sprinkle with bacon and blue cheese. Garnish with shredded basil, if desired.

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE RANCH AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION (OUTBACK COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined. Add milk to reach desired consistency. Best if chilled at least 30 minutes. Can be made days in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container.
• Note: Make just before serving or Reduction will thicken too much.
• Add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer just until the consistency of syrup (it will thicken upon standing). Remove from heat. If Reduction thickens before you use it, then stir in a little water and reheat in the pan.
• Add wedges to individual plates and top with desired amount of Blue Cheese Ranch followed by tomatoes, onions, corn and bacon. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with additional blue cheese if desired.

WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Puree 1 cup each mayo and blue cheese with 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 shallot, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle over iceberg wedges; top with egg mimosa (See No. 42) and crumbled bacon.
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WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, shallots and vinegar in a small bowl, and shower with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Cook the bacon in a sauté pan until crisp on both sides, then drain on a paper towel. Crumble when cool, and set aside.
• Make the dressing. Put half the cheese into a medium-size bowl, and mash with a whisk. Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, olive oil, hot sauce, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, then mash and whisk the dressing until it is mostly smooth. You may wish for a little more hot sauce, lemon juice or Worcestershire, to taste. Then whisk again, and set aside.
• Assemble the salad. Place one wedge of lettuce on each plate, and gently spoon dressing over it. Sprinkle each wedge with crumbled bacon, the dressed tomato halves, the remaining blue cheese and some minced chives.

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing in a medium-sized bowl by combining the buttermilk, soured cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and 50g of the blue cheese. Season and stir through the chives. Chill until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, pour half the dressing over the lettuce wedges and crumble over the remaining blue cheese and a scattering of walnuts. Serve the rest of the dressing on the side.

LITTLE WEDGE SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• For the Sour Cream Dressing:
• Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to combine.
• Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• For the salad:
• Trim root end of lettuce; discard any wilted outer leaves. Cut into quarters lengthwise, then cut each quarter crosswise into 3" pieces. Without separating wedges into leaves, transfer to a large platter. Tuck avocado pieces among lettuce and drizzle lemon juice over; season with salt.
• Spoon half of dressing over salad and top with chives; season with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing alongside.

WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 4 ounces slab bacon into 1"-thick pieces and cook in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk 1/2 finely chopped small shallot, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a small bowl; fold in 1/2 cup crumbled mild blue cheese. Adjust consistency with sour cream or buttermilk, if needed. Season dressing generously with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more vinegar, if needed. Cut 1 small head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges; place on plates and spoon dressing over. Top with bacon, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and more crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.

SUNNY'S EASY WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with nonstick aluminum foil.
• Place the bacon on the lined sheet tray. Sprinkle on the brown sugar and steak seasoning. Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool enough to touch, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic and honey, parsley and thyme. Season to taste. Add the onion and tomatoes. Let sit until the tomatoes are slightly darker in color and the onions have softened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Place the wedges on plates. Top each with the onion and tomato mixture and any remaining liquid. Drizzle the wedges with the blue cheese dressing and top with the crumbled blue cheese and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately.

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Mix mayo, buttermilk and vinegar in medium bowl; stir in cheese and half the bacon.
• Place 1 lettuce wedge on each of 4 plates; top with mayo mixture, tomatoes, onions and remaining bacon.
• Season with pepper.

CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the lettuce by removing the outer leaves, chop the head of lettuce in half and then half again, making 4 wedges. Cut the end to remove the stem.
• Plate the wedges and top with the blue cheese dressing, bacon crumbles, tomato, chives, and additional blue cheese crumbles.
• Serve cold and enjoy!

WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready for use.
• Arrange the iceberg wedges on 4 plates. You can chill the plates for an extra special presentation.
• Drizzle the dressing over each wedge. Top the wedges with bacon, tomato and blue cheese.
• Sprinkle with chives, then serve immediately. Top with a little freshly ground black pepper if desired.

OUTBACK-STYLE BLUE CHEESE WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, buttermilk and sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the sugar, balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and let cool.
• Make the salad: Divide the iceberg wedges among plates. Spoon the dressing on top, letting it run down the sides. Drizzle all over with some of the glaze, about 1 teaspoon per wedge (you will not need all the glaze). Top with the tomatoes, red onion, bacon and blue cheese.

THE WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, kefir, dill, oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and cayenne in a medium bowl. Allow to sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors mingle.
• For the salad: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Cut the radicchio into 8 wedges, then drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the wedges on the grill and cook until slightly browned and wilted, about 2 minutes per side. Place the wedges on a platter.
• Meanwhile, quarter the romaine and nestle it in between the wedges of radicchio. Dollop the dressing around the platter and crumble the Gorgonzola over the top.

WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set a rack on the baking sheet and lay the bacon on it in a single layer. Cook until crisp, 35 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely.
• For the ranch dressing: In a bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the buttermilk, sour cream, chives, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic and scallions and whisk together (or shake vigorously if using a jar).
• Assembly: Lay a lettuce wedge on each of 6 salad plates. Drizzle each wedge with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing, letting it flow between the leaves of the lettuce and pool on the plate. Sprinkle over the tomatoes, onion and bacon. Garnish with the chives.
• Any leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the core of the lettuce, and cut the lettuce into 4 or 8 large slices.
• Drizzle 1 or 2 tablespoons of salad dressing over each wedge.
• Add chopped crispy bacon and tomatoes.
• If desired, you can add chopped red onions or shallots, fresh herbs, or even croutons.