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Wedge salads are a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are typically made with iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, blue cheese, and a variety of dressings. Wedge salads are often served as a main course or as a side dish. The dressing is what really makes the wedge salad, and there are many different variations to choose from. Some popular dressings include blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, and vinaigrette. In this article, we will provide you with five delicious wedge salad dressing recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. From a creamy blue cheese dressing to a tangy vinaigrette, there is a dressing here for every taste. So, get ready to enjoy a classic dish with a modern twist!
WEDGE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
Steps:
- For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, and chives in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Finely chop the garlic, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Smash the garlic with the flat side of a knife until it becomes a paste, then add it to the dressing. Stir in the buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place each lettuce wedge on a plate. Spoon some of the dressing on top, then sprinkle with the cheese and more chives. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or make it a dip for Buffalo wings. -Jenn Smith, East Providence, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Cut lettuce into 6 wedges. To serve, top wedges with dressing, tomatoes and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
WEDGE SALAD WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
This a great salad to have for a simple lunch or to serve with a nice dinner. Fresh ingredients make this salad very elegant and the wedge presentation makes it a great starter for a special occasion dinner. It is best to chill the dressing for 24 hours prior to serving.
Provided by cabanagrl
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time P1DT30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 892.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
LADD'S CHOPPED WEDGE SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Chop into small pieces.
- Arrange the chopped iceberg on a small platter, then sprinkle over the grated mozzarella and chopped bacon. Drizzle with the Italian Ranch Dressing and finish with the pepper.
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, Parmesan, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice in a food processor. Process until well combined.
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
Wedge salads are essential steakhouse fare and have been for decades - "iceberg wedges, blue cheese, bacon" was Roger Sterling's order on "Mad Men" when he and Don Draper saved the Madison Square Garden account in Season 3, set in 1963. But there is no reason not to bring them home: Pale green-white triangles of commodity iceberg drizzled in pale white-blue dressing, with crumbles of bacon and bright red pops of cherry tomato, and pricks of green chive strewn across the top. Serve a wedge and a steak, or a wedge and a hamburger, or a wedge and a roast chicken, or just a wedge and a lot of warm bread and cold red wine, and it's a pleasant evening you're having, a retro delight. Wedge is a salad for pleasure.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1249 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LITTLE WEDGE SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING
Get rid of the extraneous ingredients in a classic wedge for a salad that sparks joy: crunchy iceberg, creamy avocado, and a rich, tangy dressing.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Salad Salad Dressing Lettuce Avocado Chive Sour Cream Mayonnaise Lemon Soy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of vinegar. For a classic wedge salad dressing, use a red wine vinegar or a balsamic vinegar. If you want a more tangy dressing, use a white wine vinegar or a champagne vinegar.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or tarragon, can add a lot of flavor to your dressing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Season to taste. Once you've made your dressing, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar.
- Let the dressing sit for a while before using it. This will allow the flavors to meld together. If you're short on time, you can use the dressing right away, but it will be even better if you let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Store the dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
There are many different ways to make a delicious wedge salad dressing. The key is to use fresh ingredients and to season to taste. With a little experimentation, you can find a dressing that you and your family will love.
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