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Classic Wedge Salad is taken to a whole new level when you add a springtime flair to the flavor combination! Cool, crisp iceberg lettuce, sweet peaches, fresh chives and blue cheese, come together to create a delicious salad that’s perfect to serve at any occasion. From family dinners and casual entertaining, to graduation parties and holidays, this tasty side dish is always a hit!
If you don’t this about me yet, you’ll find out soon, I am all about fresh fruits and veggies. Here in the south, we are fortunate to have a long springtime growing season with all kinds of fantastic produce. I’m always coming up with new recipes to highlight fresh ingredients, and this recipe is our new family favorite!
The balance of flavors and textures is really what makes this Wedge Salad so special! Creamy blue cheese compliments the crunchy lettuce perfectly, and when you add juicy, sweet peach slices it’s really a match made in heaven. I also like to add fresh herbs to salads to give a pop of flavor, and fresh chives are the perfect addition to this dish.
This six ingredient, salad is ready in about 5 minutes so it’s a great choice entertaining or busy weeknight meals. It’s also a very flexible recipe, if you’re not a fan of one of the ingredients it’s no problem. Down below you can find all my recommended substitutions and additions to really make this recipe your own!
Ingredients Needed To Make This Wedge Salad
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Blue Cheese – crumbles
- Fresh Peaches
- Fresh Chives – chopped
- Salt and Pepper – to taste
- Salad Dressing
How To Make This Recipe
Begin by chopping your head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges. Place wedges, round side down, on a salad plate or serving platter. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the top of your lettuce wedges.
Peel and chop your peaches into desired shape, I like to slice them but you can absolutely dice the peaches if that’s your preference. Sprinkle the peaches over your lettuce wedges along with your chopped chives. Top the salad with a little salt and pepper and then drizzle your salad dressing on top. Serve and enjoy!
People Often Ask…
That is a terrific question, after all, dressings add a ton of flavor to a salad! There are several different dressings that would work well with this wedge salad recipe. I like to use a vinaigrette, but you can absolutely use a different dressing. Here are a couple of my recommendations…
– Homemade Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
– Homemade Greek Salad Dressing
– Green Goddess Dressing
– Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue cheese is one of those ingredients that people either love or hate. Personally I’m a huge blue cheese fan, but if you’re not then here’s what I would recommend using instead…
– Feta Cheese Crumbles
– Goat Cheese Crumbles
– Shredded Parmesan Cheese
There are all kinds of substitutes for fresh peaches in this salad. Since peaches tend to be a springtime fruit, and this is a year-round salad recipe, I would recommend simply using a fresh fruit that’s in season as a substitute. Here are a couple of tried and true recommendations…
– Nectarines
– Plums
– Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, or Strawberries
– Tangerine slices or Orange slices
– Apples
– Dried Cranberries
Wedge salad is kind of a blank canvas that you can add all sorts of flavors to. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can get creative and put your own spin on it. Here are some delicious topping ideas that I’ve tried…
– Tomatoes
– Bacon
– Fresh Basil, Thyme, and Oregano
– Diced Onions
– Chopped Prosciutto
– Candied Pecans
– Olives
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Wedge Salad with Peaches & Blue Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup blue cheese
- 2 fresh peaches
- sprinkle kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
- Salad Dressing
- chives
Instructions
- Cut lettuce into 4 wedges.
- Crumble blue cheese onto lettuce.
- Peel and chop the peaches and sprinkle on wedges.
- Chop chives and sprinkle on salad.
- Sprinkle kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper on salad.
- Drizzle with dressing. Recipe found here ~ Favorite Salad Dressing
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