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A lettuce wedge salad offers a satisfying combination of flavors

Vito's Wedge Salad

An easy quick crunchy delightful dish you'll enjoy anytime and every time !
Servings 1
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of lettuce
  • 1 Blue cheese dressing your choice
  • 1 Gorgonzola cheese (Italian Blue Cheese( your choice
  • 1 Red Onion chopped
  • 1 Bacon chopped
  • 1 Cherry / Plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Black pepper sprinkled
  • 1 Many options : hard boiled egg, olives etc. your choice on options

Instructions

  • Fry bacon then chop.
    Take the core out of the lettuce.
    Cut lettuce in half then quarter it.
    Generously Pour Blue Cheese dressing over lettuce.
    Spread chopped or sliced Cherry tomatoes all over.
    Spread Gorgonzola cheese on the lettuce.
    Then place to your hearts desire The Bacon.
    Next spread the chopped Red Onion all over.
    Again we pour / drizzle the Blue Cheese Dressing over all.
    And lastly add the Black Pepper.
    Don't be afraid to add options to the toppings such as Hard Boiled Egg
    And Olives etc.etc.

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Notes

A lettuce wedge salad with ingredients like tomatoes, red onion, bacon, black pepper, blue cheese dressing, and Gorgonzola cheese offers a variety of flavors and nutritional value:
  1. Flavor Profile:
    • Lettuce: Provides a crisp, fresh base with a mildly sweet flavor.
    • Tomatoes: Add juiciness, sweetness, and acidity to the salad.
    • Red Onion: Offers a sharp, slightly spicy flavor and a crunchy texture.
    • Bacon: Adds a savory, smoky flavor and a crispy texture.
    • Black Pepper: Enhances the overall taste with its pungent and spicy notes.
    • Blue Cheese Dressing: Adds creaminess, tanginess, and a distinctive flavor to the salad.
    • Gorgonzola Cheese: Provides a bold, tangy flavor with a creamy texture.
  2. Nutritional Value:
    • Lettuce: Low in calories and a good source of vitamins A and K, as well as folate and fiber.
    • Tomatoes: Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants like lycopene.
    • Red Onion: Contains antioxidants and is a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
    • Bacon: High in protein and fat, bacon also provides vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12, as well as minerals like selenium and phosphorus.
    • Black Pepper: While low in calories, black pepper contains a compound called piperine, which may have antioxidant properties and aid in digestion.
    • Blue Cheese Dressing: Provides calcium, protein, and healthy fats from ingredients like cheese, yogurt, or mayonnaise.
    • Gorgonzola Cheese: Rich in calcium and protein, Gorgonzola cheese also contains vitamins like B12 and minerals like phosphorus.
Overall, this lettuce wedge salad offers a satisfying combination of flavors and a decent nutritional profile, with a balance of vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. However, it's important to be mindful of portion sizes, especially with ingredients like bacon and cheese that are higher in calories and fat.
 
 
Cost: $2.00
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course, Salad, Sides
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Cool, Crispy, Fun, Quick & Easy, Quick Meal, Sweet, Vegetable