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Classic Wedge Salad

a classic wedge salad topped with homemade blue cheese dressing, blue cheese, bacon, cherry tomatoes and fried shallots
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • ¼ cup minced, fresh chives
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Method

  1. Remove the core of the lettuce and cut it into 6 even wedges. Arrange the wedges on a platter. 
  2. Drizzle or dollop the dressing over the wedges. 
  3. For the fried  shallots: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the shallots. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with the salt. 
  4. Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. 
  5. Sprinkle with the cherry tomatoes, chives, bacon, fried shallots, black pepper, and crumbled blue cheese, if using.