Lettuce Wedge with Ranch Dressing
Crisp, crunchy, and irresistibly fresh, this Lettuce Wedge with Ranch Dressing recipe is a fast and flavorful way to elevate your appetizer or side dish game. Featuring hearty wedges of iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy ranch dressing, each bite is loaded with vibrant cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon crumbles, tangy blue cheese, and crisp red onion. A sprinkle of fresh chives and a dash of salt and pepper add a final touch of sophistication. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for entertaining or pairing with your favorite mains. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a light, refreshing salad option, this classic recipe promises a symphony of textures and flavors in every forkful.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons Chives
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Remove any loose or wilted outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce. Rinse the lettuce under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Slice the head of lettuce into four equal wedges by cutting it in half, and then cutting each half in half again.
Step 3
Place each lettuce wedge on a serving plate, cut side up.
Step 4
Drizzle approximately 1/4 cup of ranch dressing over each lettuce wedge, ensuring even coverage.
Step 5
Halve cherry tomatoes, crumble the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 6
Top each wedge with cherry tomato halves, bacon crumbles, and red onion slices, dividing the toppings evenly among the servings.
Step 7
Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the wedges for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 8
Finely chop the chives and sprinkle them over the wedges as a garnish.
Step 9
Season each wedge with a light pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1252.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1202.3 |
| Total Fat 108.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 131.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3520.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.6g | |
| Protein 33.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 483.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1731.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories