Winter Wedge Salad

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Crisp iceberg lettuce wedges are sprinkled with festive pomegranate seeds and drizzled with a creamy dressing in this winter version of a classic wedge salad. We’ve switched out the usual blue cheese for goat cheese, while preserving the savory crumbled bacon on top as a tribute to the original. For a variation, try replacing the iceberg wedges with halved romaine hearts.

a recipe photo of the Winter Wedge Salad
Photo:

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4 servings
the ingredients to make the Winter Wedge Salad

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

  • 1/4 cup whole-milk plain yogurt

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils

  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing: Whisk goat cheese, yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, 1 1/2 teaspoons chives, thyme, parsley, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    a step in making the Winter Wedge Salad

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

  2. To prepare salad: Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

    a step in making the Winter Wedge Salad

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

  3. Pour about 1/4 cup dressing onto each lettuce wedge. Sprinkle each wedge evenly with bacon, walnuts, pomegranate arils, goat cheese and chives.

    a step in making the Winter Wedge Salad

    Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl,

Tip

For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

To make ahead

Refrigerate dressing (Step 1) in an airtight container for up to 3 days; whisk before using and loosen with water, if needed.

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
16g Fat
10g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 wedge & 1/4 cup dressing
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Vitamin A 145µg
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 3%
Folate 60µg
Vitamin K 45µg
Sodium 420mg 18%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 2mg 8%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Potassium 372mg 8%
Zinc 1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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