Paula Deen's Wedge Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and delightfully indulgent, Paula Deen's Wedge Salad is a classic blend of simplicity and bold flavors. Featuring a chilled iceberg lettuce wedge draped in creamy ranch dressing, this salad is elevated with crispy crumbled bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy blue cheese crumbles, and a sprinkling of fresh chives. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a dinner starter, or even as part of a party spread. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures and tastes, making it a timeless favorite. Serve it fresh, sprinkle it with salt and pepper for added zest, and watch it become the star of your meal. Keywords: wedge salad, Paula Deen, iceberg lettuce salad, easy salad recipe, blue cheese dressing, bacon salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole Iceberg lettuce head
• 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles
• 1 cup Ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove any wilted outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce. Rinse thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, slice the head of lettuce into four equal wedges by cutting it in half lengthwise, then cutting each half again lengthwise.

Step 3

Place each wedge onto a serving plate with the cut side facing up.

Step 4

Drizzle about 1/4 cup of ranch dressing over each wedge, letting it cascade down the sides.

Step 5

Sprinkle an even amount of crumbled bacon over each wedge, followed by the halved cherry tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles.

Step 6

Finish each salad with a garnish of chopped chives. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper on top for added flavor.

Step 7

Serve the wedge salads immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.9

Total Fat 141.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 213.9mg	0%
Sodium 5111.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 58.0g	0%

Vitamin D 15.9IU	0%
Calcium 915.5mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1975.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.2%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 10.0%