Crisp Wedge Salad (With Homemade Ranch)

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Crisp Wedge Salad (With Homemade Ranch)

This wedge salad is a classic and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion! Crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory bacon are all topped with a rich and creamy homemade ranch dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic wedge salad, easy salad recipe, homemade ranch dressing, wedge salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 531kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

Wedge Salad

1 head iceberg lettuce cut into wedges
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
4 eggs hard boiled and quartered
6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
¼ small red onion finely chopped
3 tablespoons chives finely chopped
½ cup Toasted Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

Homemade Ranch Dressing

1 cup sour cream or use Greek yogurt
½ cup buttermilk or more if you want it runnier
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic grated or more to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
3 tablespoons dill finely chopped or use dried

Instructions

Make the Homemade Ranch Dressing

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing, mix well, and set aside.

Make the wedge salad

Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces. Then cook on medium heat until the bacon is crispy. Add to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Hard boil the eggs for 10 minutes, once cooked, add to ice bath for 5 minutes and peel, then quarter.
Cook the panko bread crumbs and let cool.
Cut the iceberg lettuce in half and then into 4 wedges. Add to a large platter.
Drizzle some of the dressing, top with tomatoes, eggs, bacon and red onions. Drizzle with more dressing, and then top with chopped chives and toasted breadcrumbs. Serve with extra dressing on the side and enjoy.

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