Description
These Wedge Salad Skewers are a fresh, fun twist on the classic wedge salad. Featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory cooked bacon, and creamy blue cheese crumbles, all drizzled with ranch or blue cheese dressing, these skewers make an easy and elegant appetizer or side dish perfect for parties or casual meals.
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
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Additional
- Wooden skewers (8-10 inches long)
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the iceberg lettuce into 8 wedges, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cook the bacon slices until crispy, then cut each slice into halves.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread one wedge of iceberg lettuce onto each wooden skewer, followed by two cherry tomato halves and one piece of bacon. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top of these layers.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering ingredients on the skewer until it is full or you run out of ingredients, aiming for a balanced mix on each skewer.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle each assembled skewer with ranch or blue cheese dressing to add flavor and moisture.
- Garnish: If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh chives or green onions over the skewers for an added fresh herbal note and presentation.
- Serve: Present the Wedge Salad Skewers immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish to maintain crispness and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, serve immediately to keep the lettuce crisp and fresh.
- Can substitute blue cheese dressing with ranch if preferred.
- Use sturdy wooden skewers to hold all ingredients securely.
- Optional garnish with fresh herbs like chives or green onions adds color and flavor.
- Could be made vegetarian by omitting bacon and adding other veggies like cucumber or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
