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February 20, 2017 4 Comments

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.

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

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

This Whole 30 Wedge Salad is a fun and unique way to change up your dinner salad | cookingwithcurls.com

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.

Whole 30 Wedge Salad half cookingwithcurls.com

Cut one half in half again to form two wedges.

Whole 30 Wedge Salad quarter cookingwithcurls.com

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.

Special Occasions call for a special Whole 30 Wedge Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing | cookingwithcurls.com

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

  • 1/2 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)

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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Comments

  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. 😉

      Reply
  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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