Description
These Wedge Salad Skewers offer a fun and fresh twist on the classic wedge salad, perfectly portioned for easy serving. Crisp iceberg lettuce wedges are artfully skewered with juicy cherry tomatoes, savory bacon, and tangy blue cheese crumbles, then drizzled with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. Garnished with fresh chives or green onions, these colorful skewers make an ideal appetizer or side dish, ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Components
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges
- 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices cooked bacon, cut into halves
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Dressing & Garnish
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Wooden skewers (8-10 inches long)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the iceberg lettuce into 8 even wedges, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cook the bacon slices until crispy, then cut each slice in half.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread one wedge of iceberg lettuce onto a wooden skewer, followed by two cherry tomato halves, then a piece of cooked bacon.
- Add Blue Cheese: Sprinkle approximately one tablespoon of blue cheese crumbles over the assembled ingredients on the skewer before proceeding.
- Complete the Skewers: Repeat the layering process until the skewer is full or ingredients are used up, making sure each skewer is balanced and visually appealing.
- Dress the Skewers: Drizzle each assembled skewer with ranch or blue cheese dressing for added creaminess and flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh chives or green onions on top for a burst of color and fresh taste. Serve the skewers immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Use wooden skewers that are 8-10 inches long for easy assembling and serving.
- The bacon can be cooked in advance and kept crisp for assembly.
- Feel free to substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing depending on your preference.
- These skewers are best served immediately to maintain lettuce crispness.
- For a dairy-free option, omit blue cheese and use a dairy-free dressing alternative.
