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    Home » Salad » Whole 30 Wedge Salad

    Published: Feb 20, 2017 · Modified: Sep 4, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Whole 30 Wedge Salad

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    A wedge salad sprinkled with onion, tomato and bacon on a white plate with title graphic across the bottom.

    I wanted a special salad to go with my Broiled Lobster Tails, and this Whole 30 Wedge Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing was just what I was looking for! Yes I do realize that iceberg lettuce is all water and devoid of nutrients...I don't need 50 emails explaining that point to me, thanks. Unfortunately, stacked spinach and spring mix fall apart once the dressing is added.

    Check out The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for more healthy and delicious recipes.

    Two Wedge Salads topped with bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and Homemade Ranch Dressing on two separate plates

    So think of this Whole 30 Wedge Salad as a special occasion salad, not as a nightly side salad with dinner.

    Looking down on a wedge salad topped with bacon, tomato, and ranch dressing with a jar of ranch dressing in the background.

    This Wedge Salad is super simple to make and can be customized however you like it.

    How to make a Wedge Salad

    Start by cutting a head of iceberg lettuce in half.

    A head of iceberg lettuce cut in half on a cutting board.

    Cut one half in half again to form two wedges.

    Two quarter wedges of iceberg lettuce on a cutting board.

    Each head of lettuce is different, so each wedge will vary in size. Place each wedge on a salad plate.

    Drizzle with ranch dressing, then sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes, parsley, and diced onions over each salad.

    A close-up image of a wedge of iceberg lettuce on a plate topped with ranch dressing, chopped bacon, and cherry tomatoes.

    Add additional toppings as desired: shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, and cucumbers.

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • A Classic Wedge Salad would have blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese on top, but that is a no-no on Whole 30 and Paleo. So I stuck with my favorite Homemade Whole 30 Ranch Dressing and skipped the blue cheese....I'm allergic to it, so it wouldn't have made it's way onto my salad either way!
    • This is a salad, all toppings and amounts are merely guidelines. Adjust amounts and ingredients to fit your own tastes.
    • I had planned to add toasted almond slices on top in lieu of the croutons, but I forgot. Toasted Pepitas would be good as well, or even sunflower seeds.

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    I cannot wait until peaches are back in season again.

    Enjoy!!

    Whole 30 Wedge Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing | cookingwithcurls.com

    Whole 30 Wedge Salad

    Special Occasions call for a special Whole 30 Wedge Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing...and no guilt!!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: salad, whole 30, paleo, recipe, gluten-free, lettuce
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • ½ head iceburg lettuce (cut into two halves)
    • 4 Tablespoons homemade ranch dressing
    • 1 slice whole 30 approved bacon (cooked, chopped and divided)
    • 10 cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
    • 1 Tablespoon diced red onion
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped, Italian parsley
    • 1 Tablespoon sliced almonds
    • sea salt & black pepper (to taste)
    • sliced mushrooms, cucumbers, or shredded carrots (optional toppings)
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    Instructions

    • Cut one head of lettuce in half, then in half again to create two wedges. Place each wedge on a salad plate.
    • Drizzle with ranch dressing.
    • Sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes, parsley, sliced almonds and green onions over each salad. Add additional toppings as desired: shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, and cucumbers.
    • Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately

    Notes

    • A Classic Wedge Salad would have blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese on top, but that is a no-no on Whole 30 and Paleo. So I stuck with my favorite Homemade Whole 30 Ranch Dressing and skipped the blue cheese
    • This is a salad, all toppings and amounts are merely guidelines. Adjust amounts and ingredients to fit your own tastes.
    • I had planned to add toasted almond slices on top in lieu of the croutons, but I forgot. Toasted Pepitas would be good as well, or even sunflower seeds.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 26.8mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    1. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

      February 21, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      And here I was JUST about to email you and tell you that iceberg lettuce is devoid of nutrients...
      Hahaa. You know me. I don't eat salad. But this looks LOVELY and I bet it also looks great paired with those lobster tails too!! NOM!! xo

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      • Lisa Johnson says

        February 27, 2017 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you Claire!! You should go ahead and skip the salad and just eat the lobster, it has way more nutrients. 😉

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    2. Kapp's Kitchen says

      February 27, 2017 at 10:49 am

      Oh man, we love wedge salads. I don't know what it is about them but they just taste so fresh and springy. 😀

      Reply
    3. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      March 02, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      I love a simple wedge salad- sounds yummy, and looks so pretty! I'll be featuring this tomorrow at Best of the Weekend!

      Reply

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