Garnish: Sprinkle with green onion and a drizzle of balsamic glaze (for some extra deliciousness) and enjoy!.Add ranch: Drizzle on a few tablespoons of dairy-free ranch dressing.Top with bacon: Sprinkle with chopped bacon.Add marinated tomatoes: Top the lettuce wedge with marinated grape tomatoes, be sure to drizzle some of that delicious balsamic marinade on top and into the the layers of the lettuce.Plate the lettuce: Place one quarter of the iceberg lettuce rounded side down on a plate.Cut into quarters: Next slice the head of lettuce in half and then cut each half in half to make a wedge.Prepare the iceberg lettuce: Cut the core out of the head of lettuce.Balsamic Drizzle– For an extra dose of that irresistible balsamic flavor.Green onion– For garnish and a small pop of flavor.Dairy-free Ranch Dressing– To add a creamy tangy topping to the wedge.Bacon– I love using a thick cut bacon on these delicious wedge salads.Marinated Grape Tomatoes– Chopped grape tomatoes tossed in a balsamic marinade.Iceberg Lettuce– A fresh head of iceberg cut into quarters.Combine and store: Whisk until smooth and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.Add seasoning: Next add the microplaned garlic, parsley, dill, dried chive, salt, and pepper.Mix wet ingredients: In a mason jar, mix together mayo, oat milk, and apple cider vinegar with a small whisk.Spices– A blend of parsley, dill, dried chive, salt, and pepper season this homemade ranch dressing. ![]() Garlic– Freshly grated over a microplane to make it easy to mix into the dressing.Apple Cider Vinegar– Adds a little tang to the ranch dressing.I like that it keeps it creamy without adding any additional flavors to the dressing. Mayo– You can use vegan or traditional mayo in this recipe.Marinate tomatoes: Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container at least 30 minutes before serving but overnight is best.Coat tomatoes in marinade: Pour the balsamic marinade over the grape tomatoes and stir to coat.Make marinade: In a small mixing bowl whisk together garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and dried basil.Chop tomatoes: Half or quarter the grape tomatoes (I prefer them quartered) and set aside in a bowl.Seasoning– A mix of salt, pepper, and dried basil season these marinated tomatoes.Oil + Vinegar– Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are used to marinate these juicy tomatoes.Garlic– Fresh garlic scraped over a microplane to make it nice and fine.Grape tomatoes– I have used a variety of grape or cherry tomatoes to make this recipe.The marinated tomatoes, the dairy-free ranch dressing, and the assembly. This salad breaks down into 3 main parts. Add some fresh shrimp or chicken to make this a filling and flavorful lunch you can prep in advance for the week. Made with a simple, homemade ranch dressing, this salad packs in the flavor without any of the dairy. Between the fresh tomatoes and the zing of the balsamic vinegar these tomatoes are a must. I’m not sure there is anything more refreshing than a bite of cold iceberg lettuce. Why We LOVE This Wedge SaladĪside from being super easy to make and an absolute treat to enjoy, here are a few more reasons we love this dairy-free wedge salad recipe. ![]() This version of a wedge salad ditches the blue cheese dressing and crumbles for a dairy-free alternative plus adds balsamic marinated tomatoes for a sweet, juicy finish. Some other toppings you might see on a wedge salad include tomatoes or onion. It often features blue cheese dressing, bacon, and additional blue cheese on top. The wedge salad gets its name from the quarter head of lettuce served up in the shape of a wedge. After making a half dozen pans of focaccia with balsamic marinated tomatoes, I was looking for another way to use the deliciously marinated tomatoes, enter the wedge salad. I’m not entirely sure how it happened but I wasn’t all that mad about it. Perfect for your weekday lunch, an appetizer, or a dinner side, this wedge salad recipe does it all!Īt the end of summer, I found myself with a surplus of grape tomatoes. ![]() This light, crisp, and refreshing dairy-free wedge salad features a wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with homemade dairy-free ranch dressing, balsamic marinated tomatoes, and salty bits of bacon.
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