Classic Wedge Salad with a Twist
"So easy, but still a classic. Crisp bacon, tomato, onion and my secret ... a light drizzle of some of the bacon dripping with red wine vinegar for a little extra flavor. My favorite dressing, I just posted here, "A Simple Thousand Island Dressing." Just a small spoon of dressing makes for a wonderful salad."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (229.3 g)
- Calories 82.7
- Total Fat - 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
- Cholesterol - 2.2 mg
- Sodium - 29.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 13.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Sugars - 9.5 g
- Protein - 2 g
- Calcium - 35.1 mg
- Iron - 0.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 32.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Bacon ... Add the bacon to a small non stick pan over medium heat. Slowly render the bacon until it is crispy golden brown. Once the bacon is done, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. You should end up with 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Reserve the drippings for the dressing.
Step 2
Dressing ... Add the bacon drippings to a small bowl or dish along with the olive oil, vinegar and Italian seasoning and mix well. Brush this over the cut sides of the iceberg lettuce. Just a light brush is all it takes, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Serve and Plate ... Top the iceberg wedge with 2 tomato slices and season the tomatoes with salt and pepper; next the onion slices and finish with your favorite dressing. I like to serve it with "A Simple Thousand Island Dressing," but a nice creamy blue cheese is also very nice. ENJOY!
Tips
No special items needed.