Mini Wedge Salad Mix Up Mayhem~
Tired of Kale? (Or do you just hate it, like I do?) Go back to a classic – but punch it up with a twist! The Wedge Salad is a classic for a reason. It’s delicious, easy and cheap. Make it a “Mini Wedge” and mix up the dressing and toppings for your own signature salad!
What is a Wedge Salad?
- One quarter of an Iceberg Lettuce Head
- Blue Cheese Dressing & Crumbles (Ideally)
- Bacon
- Tomatoes
- Chives or green onion
And they’re delicious – with just a couple of issues.
- They’re HUGE
- If you don’t love Blue Cheese, you’re out of luck
- How do you eat them? At a table with a knife and fork
What to do? Mini Wedge Mix Ups!
Cut the iceberg into smaller chunks, add your favorite dressing and top it up to match your mood. Iceberg lettuce gets a bad rap. Is it the best lettuce for you? Probably not. But what it lacks in color, it more than makes up for in sheer crunchy goodness. Plus – no bitterness!
Nutritional benefits of iceberg lettuce
Despite its reputation for being a complete zero on the nutritional scale, iceberg lettuce provides significant amounts of vitamins A and K. It also has small amounts of many other healthy nutrients. Although it’s low in fiber, it has a high water content, making it a refreshing choice during hot weather. It also provides calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and folate.
Healthline
This is 1/2 a head of iceberg lettuce
Perfectly cut for Mini Wedge Salad. Cut the half in half again from stem to head, then cut into cross wise pieces. It’ll fall apart, so put it on directly on your serving platter. Another great option? (Affiliate links follow – see Disclaimer Page for Details.)
Add a short skewer or fancy toothpick. No need for a serving fork! Push it right through the middle of the mini wedge and add the dressings and toppings around it.
Next, add your dressing.
Put a nice amount right over the middle. This is Creamy (dreamy) Parmesan.
If you’re going classic, next add the chives or red onions.
Pro-tip:
If you want to mellow the red onion out a bit, thinly slice it and put it in a small bowl. Cover it with tap water and sprinkle kosher salt on top. Then let it sit – preferably a half hour or so, but even a few minutes in the water before you drain them will tone down the onion flavor.
Add your tomatoes and then the star of the show – some crunchy bacon.
Dressing Possibilities
Here’s the thing. If you like Blue Cheese Dressing, you probably really like Blue Cheese dressing. If so, go for it! But if you’re making this for a crowd or some picky eaters, consider other dressings. Here are a few of our favorites.
GREEN ONION RANCH
CREAMY PARMESAN (Courtesy of A Fork’s Tale)
HONEY MUSTARD
CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (Courtesy of The Rustic Foodie)
CHEDDAR CHEESE
GREEN GODDESS (Courtesy of A Southern Soul)
SWEET ADOBO VINAIGRETTE
CREAMY AVACADO LIME CILANTRO (Courtesy of Gimme Delicious)
RANCH
GREEK SALAD DRESSING (Courtesy of Five Heart Home)
Topping Ideas
BACON!
TOMATOES, BRUSCHETTA, GRAPE TOMATOES
RED ONIONS, GREEN ONIONS, CHIVES, SHALLOTS
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, PUMPKIN SEEDS
ALMONDS, WALNUTS, PISTACHIOS
BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES, FETA CHEESE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, COLBY JACK
CROUTONS, CRISPY NOODLES, CRUSHED CHIPS
The combinations are practically endless!
How about a mini wedge “bar” for your next party? Cut (and skewer) your wedges and put out a variety of dressing and toppings so everyone can make their own.
Or how about “theme” mini wedges?
Having Mexican? Creamy Avocado Dressing, Black Beans, Crumbled Tortilla Chips.
In the mood for Asian? Sesame Ginger Dressing, Green Onions and Crispy Chow Mein Noodles.
How about Greek? Greek Dressing, Feta Cheese and Olives.
Italian Night? Creamy Italian Dressing, Sliced Roasted Red Peppers and Artichoke Hearts. Throw on pine nuts for crunch.
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