Wedge Salad

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Ingredients You Will Need:

• Iceberg Lettuce: I have tips below on how to prepare the wedges. Be sure to wash and cut appropriately so they don’t fall apart. 
• Bacon: Roughly chopped, crispy bacon is a must in my opinion, but you can skip it if you prefer. I recommend cutting the slices of bacon into small pieces for the best results.
• Tomatoes: I use cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, but you can finely dice any type of fresh tomatoes.
• Shallots: Thinly slice, or finely chop, whichever you prefer. You can also use red onion. 
• Green Onion: I use green onion (also known as scallions) or fresh chives, whichever I have on hand. 
• Mayonnaise: I love making my own mayonnaise, with egg and olive oil, but store-bought mayo will also work. 
• Lemon: A big squeeze of fresh lemon juice and fresh lemon zest adds the perfect zing to homemade dressing, but you can also use organic, store-bought lemon juice.
• Fresh Garlic: Finely mince by hand, or use a garlic press. You can also use pre-minced garlic or garlic powder.
• Fresh Herbs: Finely chopped fresh dill and fresh parsley give delicious flavor and beautiful color.
• Seasoning: Salt and black pepper are all you need, but you can add other spices if you want to.

How to Make a Wedge Salad:

Let’s Talk Toppings:

• Crisp Bacon: Chopped crispy bacon crumbles make everything better in my opinion, and this wedge salad is no exception. The salty bacon bits add a crispy texture to each bite. To reduce calories, you could use turkey bacon slices in place of regular bacon.
• Red onion or Shallots: I love the sharp onion flavor of the thinly sliced red onion or shallots. When eaten raw, shallots have a slightly milder and sweeter flavor than red onions. 
• Tomatoes: Either grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes work well for this. Use whatever ripe, juicy tomatoes you can find. 
• Scallions or Chives: Don’t skimp out on adding chopped scallions or chives to the salad; they are more than just a garnish. Chives have a milder flavor compared with scallions, which have a stronger onion taste. 
• Hard-boiled eggs: I personally am not a big fan of hard-boiled eggs, but for anyone who is, roughly chop the eggs and sprinkle them over the salad.
• Cheese: Not on a dairy-free diet? Add crumbled blue cheese, feta, or crumbled goat cheese.
• Protein: Want to make it more filling? Add poached shrimp, slices of steak, or grilled chicken for added protein.
• Nuts: Add flaked almonds or pine nuts for a crunchy texture to this fabulous salad.

Serving Suggestions:

In my opinion, iceberg wedges are delicious with any type of chicken dish. Try these Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Onion Smothered Chicken, Oven Baked Greek Chicken Drumsticks, or Panko Chicken Cutlets.

If steak or lamb is more your vibe, this is the perfect side dish for Bone-In Ribeye Steak, Air Fryer Lamb Chops, Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb, or Shredded Sirloin Tip Roast. 

For all you fellow fish lovers, Sesame Crusted Air-Fryer Tuna Steak, Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa, and Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp are some of my favorites.