"You Know My Steez" Pomegranate Glazed Wedge Salad With Blue Cheese

There's nothing quite like a crisp and refreshing blue cheese wedge salad on a hot summer day. A wedge salad is a simple yet elegant dish that can be easily dressed up or down. The key to a good wedge salad is a crisp, fresh iceberg lettuce.

For this wedge salad recipe, I like to level things up by adding a little bit of sweetness with a pomegranate molasses glaze. The tartness of the pomegranate pairs perfectly with the crunch of the lettuce and the blue cheese crumbles.

It's a simple salad dish that is full of flavor and can be made in under 10 minutes. This wedge salad is a real show-stopper. The crisp iceberg lettuce, brushed with a tangy glaze, makes it a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

It's easy to make, and even easier to eat! This dish is sure to become a new favorite at your next dinner party. This side salad is perfect for lunch or as a light starter for dinner. Give it a try next time you're looking for a quick and easy side salad recipe!

A wedge salad is a simple yet elegant dish that can be easily dress up or down. The key to a good wedge salad is a crisp, fresh iceberg lettuce. For this recipe, I like to add a little bit of sweetness with a pomegranate molasses glaze.

The tartness of the pomegranate pairs perfectly with the crunch of the lettuce and the creamy dressing. This wedge salad is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner party. Enjoy!

Beats and Eats (music to pair with this Wedge Salad)

This salad recipe more than any really represents my cooking style. I like to elevate simple dishes with twists using simple but not top-of-mind ingredients and techniques.

Ingredients Needed To Make This Wedge Salad Recipe

This salad calls for basic ingredients. For this recipe, I like to add a little bit of sweetness with a pomegranate molasses glaze. The tartness of the pomegranate pairs perfectly with the crunch of the lettuce and the creamy blue cheese dressing. To finish it off, I like to add a few crumbles of bacon, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.

For the Glaze

• Pomegranate Molasses

For the Dressing

• Greek Yogurt
• Olive Oil
• Chipotle Adobo Sauce
• Lime Juice
• Paprika
• Dried Oregano
• Fresh Garlic cloves (minced)
• Fresh Parsley

For the Salad

• Head of Iceberg Lettuce
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Bleu Cheese Crumbles
• Cucumbers
• Thick Cut Bacon or Ham Hocks

How To Make This Wedge Salad (step by step)

This is meant to be an easy recipe with simple steps. The glaze step will become your favorite way to enjoy a wedge salad.

Make the Glaze

Place the pomegranate molasses in a small bowl. Set aside.

Make the Salad Dressing

In a separate bowl place all the salad dressing ingredients and mix until well combined. Set aside.

Assemble the Salad

Cut the bacon into small pieces. Fry in a cast-iron skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Preheat oven broiler to 450 degrees F.

Place wedges on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the lettuce wedges cut side with the glaze.

Broil the wedges on middle rack for one minute. Add more glaze and broil for another minute. Remove and place each of the wedges on individual plates.

Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce wedges and top with the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Considerations and Tips when Making A Wedge Salad

Be selective when choosing your lettuce. For the best salads, start with fresh crunchy iceberg lettuce. There should be no browning appearing on the lettuce. Make the salad

Remove any wilted leaves, then use a sharp knife to cut the remaining lettuce into quarters. - When cutting the lettuce, make sure to cut it into even wedges so they all cook evenly.

I prefer crispy bacon with a little bit of chew, but cut and cook to your desired preference.

This time around I substituted smoked ham hocks in place of smoked bacon bits. I simply cut cubes from the hocks and fried them as I normally do the bacon.

The glaze is a fun way to take a wedge salad to the next level with little effort. This is basically taking a classic wedge salad recipe and modernizing it with a simple ingredient.

Of course you could use a store-bought blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing for that matter, but why not make your own homemade dressing!

Other delicious toppings include red onion, croutons, etc.

Serve immediately for best results. To avoid soggy salad, wait to dress the salad until just before serving.

If you don't have pomegranate molasses, honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup can be used as substitutes.

And if you don't have Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, vegan yogurt, or sour cream will all be fine substitutes.

Pair this wedge salad with lamb chops, beef short ribs, or a fancy steak dinner.

Sweet potatoes are a good side dish pairing with this wedge salad. Grilled sweet potatoes or even this black rice and sweet potato salad would be perfect additions.

Frequently Asked Questions About (FAQs) Making This Iceberg Wedge Salad

Do I need to use iceberg lettuce?

No, you can use any type of lettuce you like, however romaine is going to be closest to iceberg in eating experience.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Technically yes, though I prefer to serve immediately. You can make the salad up to four hours in advance. Just store it (minus the dressing) in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

For similar recipes you might like, try these:

Grilled Romaine Salad

Whole Smoked Cabbage

Watermelon Wedge Salad

Cherry Tomato Salad

Fennel Apple Salad

Black eyed Pea Salad

Collard Greens Salad

Southwest Salad with Blackened Shrimp

Make This Recipe

This easy wedge salad recipe with blue cheese is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, with a beautiful glaze on top. It would be perfect for a holiday party or potluck, or even just a simple weeknight dinner. Give it a try this season! Have you made any recipes using pomegranate molasses? We’d love to hear about them in the comments below.

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