There are few things that I dislike in life, but cooking is one of them. My whole family loves to cook... but me? Not so much. But...I love to eat. So, once in a while, I cook. The other night I really wanted a wedge salad. So, off to the market we went and got the ingredients. I got to thinking: a wedge salad is a perfect summer meal. Albeit, not the healthiest option, but yummy. Not to mention, there is very little actual cooking involved and the ingredients are super cheap (perfect for a college student or recent post-grad).
All you'll need is a head of iceberg lettuce, bacon (I used peppered), tomatoes (heirloom are my favorite), bleu cheese dressing, and crumbled bleu cheese (you could also use Gorgonzola).
Cut the head of lettuce into 4 "wedges" and plate. Cook the bacon (the more well-done, the better for crumbling purposes). Chop tomatoes into small pieces. Once the bacon is cool, chop into small pieces (it will crumble).
Dress the naked wedge with bleu cheese dressing. Add chopped tomatoes, bacon crumbles, and bleu cheese crumbles. Voila! It's that simple.
If you are trying to go the healthier route, substitute regular dressing for "lite" and substitute pork bacon for turkey bacon. Are you a fan of a wedge salad? Do you add any extra touches to your own?
Yum! Now I konw what I'll be getting for lunch today at work! Also, as someone who used to hate cooking, here is my tip for cooking bacon: cook it in the oven on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil. Clean up is a breeze and the bacon cooks perfectly!
YUM YUM!! I love wedge salads they really are perfect summer meals. I like to add some hard boiled egg to mine. If you are looking for a good wedge salad in the burgh, Cornerstone in Aspinwall has the best one I've ever had!!
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I love a good wedge! Yummy!
I love wedge salads! Especially the ones from outback!
I think I am going to make this tonight. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yum! Now I konw what I'll be getting for lunch today at work!
Also, as someone who used to hate cooking, here is my tip for cooking bacon: cook it in the oven on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil. Clean up is a breeze and the bacon cooks perfectly!
Yum! A perfect summer lunch!
YUM YUM!! I love wedge salads they really are perfect summer meals. I like to add some hard boiled egg to mine.
If you are looking for a good wedge salad in the burgh, Cornerstone in Aspinwall has the best one I've ever had!!
Thanks for sharing this little recipe helper, I love a good wedge salad!
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I love wedge salads! especially at steakhouses! now you have me craving one!
I love this salad too....I have a recipe for a BLT salad that is another favorite of mine. How can you go wrong with ANY salad that has bacon in it?!?
I LOVE wedge salads. I made mini wedges for a dinner party last weekend and they were a bit hit!
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