Classic Wedge Salad with a Twist
Created by Kchurchill5 on November 1, 2011
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 5-8m
- Recipe #1860
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in 6 wedges (depending on the size)
- 8 slices thick sliced bacon, diced and sauteed (don't use low fat or turkey, you want some of the drippings for this salad)
- 2-3 medium ripe tomatoes (12 slices)
- 1 large onion, thin sliced
- Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make
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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.
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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.
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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!
Nutritional Facts
- 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