Best 3 Iceberg Wedge Salad With Green Goddess Ranch Dressing Recipes

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**Iceberg Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Ranch Dressing: A Classic Salad with a modern Twist**

The iceberg wedge salad is a classic American salad that is often served as a first course or light lunch. It is typically made with wedges of iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. However, this recipe gives the classic salad a modern twist with a creamy green goddess ranch dressing. The dressing is made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh herbs, and spices. It is light and tangy, with a slightly herbaceous flavor. The salad is also topped with crispy bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and juicy tomato wedges. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table, and it is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck.

**Recipes in the article:**

* Iceberg Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Ranch Dressing
* Green Goddess Ranch Dressing
* Crispy Bacon
* Crumbled Blue Cheese

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING OVER ICEBERG WEDGES



Green Goddess Dressing over Iceberg Wedges image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled, grilled and chopped into cubes
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon roughly chopped basil leaves
1 tablespoon roughly chopped tarragon leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon asorbic acid or Vitamin C
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grey salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce cut into 5 wedges

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine avocado cubes, lemon or lime juice, basil, tarragon, garlic, and asorbic acid. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly pour in olive oil to make a thick, creamy dressing. If dressing is too thick to pour, add water, a few tablespoons at a time, to reach the desired consistency. Pour into a bowl, season, to taste, with salt and pepper and cover. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • To serve, pour dressing over iceberg wedges.

GREEN GODDESS WEDGE SALAD



Green Goddess Wedge Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/4 cups packed fresh watercress (or baby spinach)
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chervil (or more parsley)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh tarragon
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons capers
2 anchovy fillets
1 small clove garlic
2 scallions, chopped
Pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 ripe avocado
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 strips thick-cut bacon
1 1/2 heads iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup small chervil sprigs
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 scallion very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Combine the watercress, parsley, chervil, tarragon, chives, capers, anchovies, garlic, scallions and sugar in a blender or food processor.
  • Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise and avocado and puree until pale green and very smooth; if too thick, thin with water 1 teaspoon at a time. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Make the salad: Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, turning, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble.
  • Arrange the iceberg lettuce wedges on a platter and season with salt and pepper. Spoon some dressing over the lettuce. Top with the diced avocado, bacon, chervil, chives and scallions.

EASY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



Easy Iceberg Wedge Salad image

A few years ago, I had a wedge salad in a restaurant and really enjoyed it. I found this variation on the internet; it's easy to make and tastes great.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 slices bacon
8 ounces ranch dressing
1 -2 garlic clove, to taste, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
shredded basil (to garnish) (optional)

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce. Avoid wilted or bruised leaves.
  • To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked protein, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • The green goddess ranch dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • To save time, you can use a pre-made ranch dressing. However, the homemade dressing is much more flavorful.

Conclusion:

The iceberg wedge salad with green goddess ranch dressing is a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. The next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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