Paleo Classic Wedge Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic Wedge Salad, a refreshing twist on the iconic steakhouse staple. Featuring crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce topped with smoky, crumbled bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, this recipe is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. What sets it apart is the luxuriously creamy cashew-based dressing, infused with zesty lemon, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic—completely dairy-free and paleo-friendly! Garnished with fresh chives, this vibrant dish is perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or an impressive starter. With just 30 minutes of prep and cooking time, you’ll have a flavorful, nutrient-packed salad ready to serve. Whether you're following a paleo diet or simply looking for a healthier take on the classic, this wedge salad is guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.75 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 20 minutes, then drain and rinse.
Step 2
While cashews are soaking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Set these aside for topping the salad.
Step 4
For the dressing, blend the drained cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Remove any wilted outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce and cut the head into quarters, creating four wedges.
Step 6
To assemble the salad, place a wedge on each serving plate. Spoon a generous amount of the creamy dressing over each wedge.
Step 7
Top with crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped chives.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Classic Wedge Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1262.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1038.1 |
| Total Fat 77.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 31.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1819.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.4g | |
| Protein 35.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 217.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2266.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories