The wedge salad is an icon of mid-20th century American steakhouses, where iceberg lettuce was served in generous quarters with creamy dressing. Its simplicity and contrast between cold lettuce and hot bacon made it a favorite for informal dinners. Today it resurfaces in gourmet versions with artisanal cheeses.
International
Ensalada wedge con bacon
Wedge salad with bacon from the United States: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- USA
- Salad
- Light
- High protein
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 310 kcal
- Protein 12 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 10 g
- Fat 26 g
- Sodium 780 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Wedge salad with bacon is a preparation from the United States with easy difficulty. Reserve about 20 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 10 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1 large iceberg lettuce.
- Have ready: 200 g of bacon in strips.
- Have ready: 120 g of crumbled blue cheese.
- Have ready: 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced.
- Have ready: 1 red onion, cut into thin rings.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cut the lettuce into 4 compact wedges, keeping the core intact.
Cut the lettuce into 4 compact wedges, keeping the core intact.
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Fry or bake the bacon until crispy; drain and chop into pieces
Fry or bake the bacon until crispy; drain and chop into pieces.
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Mix sour cream
Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper for the dressing. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Place each wedge of lettuce on an individual plate.
Place each wedge of lettuce on an individual plate.
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Drizzle with olive oil and coarse salt to enhance the flavor
Drizzle with olive oil and coarse salt to enhance the flavor. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Cover with dressing
Cover with dressing, blue cheese, bacon, tomato and red onion.
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Finish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Finish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with extra protein by adding chickpeas, hard-boiled egg or canned tuna.
- Vegetarian version eliminating animal protein and adding marinated tofu.
- Creamier version with a touch of avocado or feta cheese.
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