Description
This Loaded Wedge Salad is a classic American dish featuring crisp iceberg lettuce wedges topped with savory bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp blue cheese, shredded cheddar, and a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal or side, it combines fresh and rich textures with easy assembly.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
Toppings
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce wedges: Cut the head of iceberg lettuce into 4 equal wedges and place each wedge on a separate serving plate, keeping the core intact to hold the wedge together.
- Add the bacon and vegetables: Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon evenly over the lettuce wedges. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion evenly on top of each wedge.
- Top with cheeses: Generously sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and shredded cheddar cheese over the piled ingredients on each wedge to add rich, tangy flavors.
- Drizzle with dressing: Pour ranch dressing over each wedge, ensuring each bite is creamy and flavorful.
- Season the salad: Lightly season with salt and black pepper to enhance all the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing with chopped chives or green onions if using, and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the lettuce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, crisp the bacon in the oven for a crunchier texture.
- Drizzle a small amount of balsamic reduction over the finished salad for a sweet and tangy twist.
- You can substitute blue cheese with feta or goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the iceberg lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
