Wedge Salad

This Vegan Wedge Salad is creamy and rich like traditional salad, but this vegan version is lighter. This Wedge salad is made with iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, & light vegan blue cheese dressing. The dairy-free salad dressing nicely pairs with the crisp iceberg lettuce, which offers a fresh & crunchy base. This recipe is made very quickly and easily because it does not require additional preparation or cooking, and it is prepared in just 10 minutes. We can easily have this salad as a filling lunch. It is a healthy and satisfying salad recipe; everyone who has it will love it.

STATS

• Course: Lunch
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian, & Vegan
• Total Time: Ten minutes
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: None
• Method: Raw

EQUIPMENT

• Kitchen towel or tissue
• A knife
• Serving tray

INGREDIENTS

• One iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 4 tbsp Vegan bacon bites
• One cup Vegan blue cheese dressing
• Chopped Italian parsley
• Black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES

Vegan blue cheese:

• The main base of this cheese is tofu. Alternatively, you can experiment with different plant-based salad dressings.

Iceberg lettuce:

• We utilize these lettuce leaves because they help to retain the crisp texture. Swap it with other lettuce options, such as normal green lettuce.

Vegan bacon bites:

• You can find bits at many supermarkets, often in the vegan and vegetarian sections. They are typically made from tempeh, mushrooms, or soy.

Parsley:

• We can garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley. You can swap it with fresh thyme or dill.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the first layer of iceberg lettuce and throw away its outer leaves.
2. After that, rinse the lettuce head with water.
3. Then, clean it with kitchen tissue or a towel.
4. We can cut the cauliflower into equal pieces with a knife.
5. Leave one-fourth of a lettuce head for each serving after slicing it.

Assembling

1. Arrange each lettuce slice on a serving tray.
2. We will distribute the garnishes among the four portions.
3. Pour vegan blue cheese dressing over the leaves.
4. Then, garnish it with halved cherry tomatoes and vegan bacon bits.
5. Sprinkle over chopped Italian parsley and black pepper.
6. The tasty and creamy Wedge Salad is ready to enjoy.

VARIATIONS OF THE SALAD

Spicy:

• We can include a hint of hot sauce or diced jalapenos in the salad dressing for a spicy flavor.

Mediterranean:

• We can add a tahini-lemon dressing, olives, and cucumbers to the lettuce as garnish.

Chickpeas:

• We can incorporate spicy cooked or roasted chickpeas into the salad.

Taco-inspired:

• Add chopped peppers, black beans, corn, and a Southwest salad dressing or cilantro-lime vinaigrette on top of lettuce slices.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

You can savor this wedge salad with many meals. These are a few options.

• You can enjoy the salad with grilled bell peppers, asparagus, or zucchini.
• We can also have this salad with avocado slices or toasted pumpkin seeds to make this salad more flavorful & tasty.
• You could also have a bowl of couscous or quinoa with this wedge salad.
• We can also serve it with warm garlic bread or semolina bread slices.
• You can also accompany it with vegan BBQ tofu, lentil burger, or vegan lasagna.

TIPS

• We can choose a firm and fresh iceberg lettuce head to achieve the crunchiest base.
• We will completely dry the lettuce after washing it to avoid a watery salad.
• You can refrigerate the lettuce and dressing to maintain the salad’s coolness and freshness before assembling.
• We can utilize vegan bacon bits made from tempeh or tofu.
• You can also elevate your salad dressing with herbs, garlic, onion, spices, and vinegar.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• You can put the cut vegetables and the dressing of salad in individual boxes and store this salad for around 5 to 6 days.

Freezer:

• We should not have to freeze this salad as the lettuce leaves will get wilted and the texture of the blue cheese will also change.

FAQs

Which vegan dressing is most commonly used in this salad?

• Typical vegan dressing options are vegan ranch dressing or creamy vegan blue cheese dressing made with tofu, almonds, or other plant-based items.

Can I utilize lettuce instead of icebergs?

• A notable quality of iceberg lettuce is its crispness. You can try using other sturdy lettuces, such as romaine hearts. However, they will not have the usual wedge form.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Serving size: one bowl
Total serving: 4
Calories: 7 kcal
Carbs: 1 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Fiber: 9 g
Total Fat: 0.3 g
Sugar: 1 g
Iron: 0.3 mg
Sodium: 4 mg