Hi Guys! Thank you so much for all the wonderful advice for my run this Sunday…we’ll see how it goes! Our last new recipe before the big game (you know, the puppy bowl) is a wedge salad. Man, I really love these things. I know a lot of people turn their nose up to iceberg lettuce, but I love it. I love its crisp-juiciness…is that a thing? Who knows. All I know is that I love iceberg and I love a good wedge salad. I also feel like if there’s going to be any “salad” at all, sitting around on Sunday…shouldn’t it be one with salty, crispy prosciutto? that’s also drowning in a gallon of rich and creamy bleu cheese dressing? Me thinks so. If you don’t fancy a wedge salad, maybe delicious Korean Fried Chicken Wings are your thing? Or Beer Battered Fried Olives? Or even Kitchen Sink Chili? Just a thought, that’s all. Hope everyone has a great weekend….and let the best puppy win! xx, Jenny
Quick and Easy Wedge Salad
Serves 12
Ingredients:
creamy bleu cheese dressing:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon crumbled bleu cheese, divided
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
3-4 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges then each wedge cut in half (totaling 12 pieces)
1 cup crispy prosciutto, crumbled
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
3 radishes, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. For bleu cheese dressing: Place 1/3 cup bleu cheese and remaining dressing ingredients into a food processor and puree until smooth. Stir in remaining bleu cheese and adjust seasonings.
2. To assemble: Arrange wedges onto a platter and drizzle with 1/2 of the bleu cheese dressing (reserving the rest for people to serve themselves). Top dressing soaked wedges with crispy prosciutto, red onion, radishes, and green onions. Top with a dash of cracked black pepper and serve.
I could do with a wedge or two right now! Yum!
I love the use of radishes and onions! Traditional wedge salads always seem so heavy, but those would brighten the dish right up. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good you guys!! :)
Thanks! :)
I have a serious love affair with Wedge Salad. I order it every time I travel but never seem to make it at home. Looks like I need to take this recipe and reverse that trend. Thanks for sharing!
Wedge salad=just one of the reasons this vegetarian loves steakhouses.
I’ve never really understood the wedge salad. Is that weird? Is there something about wedge salads that make them cooler or tastier? I’m really curious. :) Maybe I should just try it, but whenever I think of making one or ordering it, my mind says “but it’s just a quarter of a head of lettuce…” lol
lol, it’s cool….I think this is one of those things people either look at and swoon or look at and think, “meh”. I personally love the combo of crisp iceberg, bright red onions, creamy bleu cheese, and salty bacon! So good!:)
Ooo that looks delicious!!
I love bacon, especially in salad, it just gives it a much desired crunch and oomph.
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This looks so simple, but really yummy, thanks!
Sophie
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xxx
I love me a wedge salad! I always order one when I go out to eat, but, I really should be making my own. I like the idea of adding prosciutto in place of bacon. Thanks for sharing. :)
Love this quick and easy salad
This makes me really hungry–this is my type of salad! I have a weakness for iceberg lettuce, it’s so sweet and hydrating.
yummy salad!!
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Made this salad for husband and me on valentines day with fresh bread…. what more do you need
I love wedge salads but have never bothered to make them at home – this looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it this week to go with dinner!
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