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An everything wedge salad combines classic and bold flavors, perfect for a quick, impressive dish.
Back in my early twenties, celebrating my first promotion at the marketing firm was a big deal. My colleagues surprised me with a team lunch, and I wanted to contribute by bringing something special to share. With only a few hours to prepare, I raided my pantry and found a trusty head of iceberg lettuce, some ranch dressing, and a container of everything bagel seasoning—a favorite combo of mine after lazy Sunday brunches. Wedge salads had always intrigued me for their simplicity yet impressive presentation.
As I crafted those salads in my tiny studio apartment, I marveled at how something so simple could look so inviting. The addition of crispy bacon sizzled to perfection and vibrant cherry tomatoes added just the right touches of color and texture. A hint: after cooking the bacon, let it cool on a rack so it retains its crispiness when topping the salad. As I layered red onions and drizzled the creamy dressing, the sprinkling of bagel seasoning pulled it all together with its familiar, comforting aroma.
That afternoon, the salads were a hit, bringing a cheerful, casual vibe to our little office party. I watched my colleagues laugh and chat as they enjoyed the unexpected twist on a classic. It taught me how blending simplicity with a touch of boldness can create something truly memorable. To this day, the everything wedge salad remains my go-to for low-effort, high-impact entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce quartered
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 6 strips bacon cooked until crispy, chopped
- 1/8 red onion thinly sliced
- 12 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup everything bagel seasoning
Directions
- Place the iceberg wedges onto serving plates or a platter.
- Drizzle the wedges with the ranch dressing.
- Top each wedge with the bacon, the red onions, and the cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle each wedge with the everything bagel seasoning.
- Serve.
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