Heavily topped with bacon, blue cheese, and homemade dressing, this incredible Loaded Blue Cheese Wedge is going to completely satisfy everyone at the dinner table! Serve it up with your favorite soup and/or sandwich, or as a side to any main course. Be sure to make some extra dressing because your family will be begging you to serve it again soon.
Ingredients
- Lettuce - We used artisan romaine lettuce in this recipe.
- Bacon
- Tomato
- Salt
- Pepper
Dressing
- Blue cheese
Equipment
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- Salad bowl
- Salad tongs
- Colander
- Oil and vinegar dispensers
- Knife
- Frying pan or cast iron skillet
- Meat thermometer
- Cutting board
Storage
Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.
Top Tips
Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.
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Have leftover ingredients?
- Add your leftover blue cheese to this delicious Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad.
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FAQ
Refrigerating tomatoes will extend their shelf life, but could also decrease their flavor or change their texture. If you don't want your tomatoes to go bad, wait until they are fully ripe, refrigerate for a few days, then bring them back to room temperature before slicing.
📖 Recipe
Blue Cheese Wedge
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 head Artisan romaine lettuce
- Bacon
- Tomato
- Salt (or to taste)
- Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Protein
- Cook bacon according to package directions.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Salad
- Wash lettuce and set it aside to drain in a colander.
- Cut artisan romaine in half vertically. Wash remaining produce and cut into small salad sized portions.
- Assemble salad with all ingredients.
- Drizzle prepared dressing on top.
- Gently toss the salad and serve immediately.
Food Safety
Cook bacon according to package directions.
- Create a clean work area.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat or seafood.
- Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
- Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
- Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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