![]() ![]() The key to perfect grilled lettuce is being organized and having the grill at the right temperature. Trim any less than beautiful leaves from the outside. Basically, cutting the lettuce “around the equator” is a no. Take a glance at the photos if this is confusing. The core will help keep each wedge together. Cut each head of lettuce into quarters through the stem. I just want to highlight this, because it is one of the few ways this recipe could go south on you. My version features a not-shy spicy ranch dressing along with pine nuts, and lots of chives. Add a minute or so on the grill before dressing and you have a gorgeous grilled wedge that you can serve alongside whatever else is coming off your grill, for example tofu burgers, or grilled versions of your favorite tartine. And as much as I love a wedge salad, I love a grilled wedge salad even more. It rides high on any plate and always brings the drama. Cut a head of iceberg lettuce into quarters, top with a favorite dressing, and flare it out with a few toppings. With savory meats and creamy dressings, these salads make the perfect healthy side dishes or light mains.In the salad world wedge salads deliver the most payoff for the least amount of effort. Try creamy pea soup, chunky zuppa toscana, or comforting broccoli and cheese soup. Soup – Bring Olive Garden to you with soup, salad, and breadsticks.Pork – I love a simple salad with classic baked pork chops, but for even more flavor, try stuffed pork chops instead.Chicken – Make crispy baked chicken thighs, juicy pan seared chicken breasts, or savory and creamy mushroom chicken.Try lemon butter halibut, flaky parmesan salmon, or for a fancier meal, lobster tail or fresh crab legs. Seafood – Side salads are a perfect pairing to seafood.You can also serve this salad with other steaks, such as ribeye or garlic butter steak bites, or for special occasions, prime rib or roasted beef tenderloin. Add air fryer baked potatoes for a classic steakhouse meal. Beef – A simple sirloin steak or filet mignon and classic wedge salad make the perfect pair. ![]() ![]() However, you can make the blue cheese dressing, wash and cut the lettuce, cook the bacon, and dice the red onions ahead of time. Meal prep: It’s best to not compile the salad until you’re ready to eat it.For optimal crispness, store wedges and dressing separately. Store: Transfer portions of leftover iceberg wedge salad into airtight containers and store in the fridge for 1-2 days.Black Pepper – Although optional, I highly recommend fresh cracked pepper to balance the creamy flavors in the dressing.It’s so much better than store-bought, but store-bought does work if you prefer. That’s it! Get the full homemade blue cheese dressing recipe here with ingredient amounts. Blue Cheese Dressing – Before you reach for the bottled blue cheese dressing, let me tell you how easy it is to make it yourself: Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice (or vinegar), milk of your choice, sea salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.Crumbled Blue Cheese – Delivers a signature sharp, creamy, peppery taste that contrasts perfectly with the crisp and sweet vegetables.You could substitute a different onion if you prefer, or try sliced chives. Onions – Because of their bright color and crispy texture, I used diced red onions.If you want an extra dose of veggies, you can add some diced cucumbers or avocados, too. Tomatoes – I used grape tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes would also work, or dice larger tomatoes if that’s what you have.But, you could use pre-cooked bacon bits for convenience (about 8 tablespoons). You can cook bacon in the oven, in the microwave, or in the air fryer. Cooked Bacon – For the bacon crumbles, I recommend fresh cooked bacon.You could combine the same flavors with other types of lettuce, such as romaine, but most other varieties won’t hold together in a wedge shape. Iceberg Lettuce – With its layered texture and tight leaves, iceberg lettuce gives this salad the perfect crunchy bite.For measurements, see the recipe card below. This section explains how to choose the best wedge salad ingredients, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. ![]()
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