MINI WEDGE PARTY SALADS

Mini Wedge Party Salads a smaller, more manageable version that is perfect for appetizers or side dishes. This wedge salad recipe is made with iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing.

Make this iceberg wedge salad for your next family gathering, potluck party or holiday, they are easy to serve and so delicious too. Easy party salad is a simple yet elegant dish that can be customized to fit any taste or occasion.

What is Wedge Salad?

Mini wedge salads are a popular appetizer or side dish that are typically served in restaurants or at events. They are a smaller version of the classic wedge salad, which is made with a wedge of iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. One of the advantages of the mini wedge salad is that it is easy to eat with a fork or even with your fingers. It is also a great option for those who want to enjoy the flavors of a classic wedge salad without having to eat a large portion.

Mini wedge salads can be customized to suit a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. For example, vegetarians can omit the bacon and add additional vegetables, such as cucumbers or carrots. Those who are watching their calorie intake can opt for a lighter dressing or use a vinaigrette instead of a creamy dressing.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Salad Recipe

• Very easy to serve. Salads have always been a sit-down and eat with a fork type of dish, but these salads are meant to be finger foods, making them portable and perfect for parties where seating is limited.
• Pair well with anything. There’s never a wrong time for a salad, a light and refreshing recipe like this one is always welcomed. You can serve them up in the heat of summer or enjoy them at the holiday office party, they are also a hit at potlucks.
• Beauty is in simplicity. Half of the fun of these salads is how simple they are to make and how basic the toppings are. Yes, it may not be loaded with much, but they look much more tempting that way.

Mini Wedge Salad Ingredients

Iceberg lettuce: You will need 1 head of cold, crisp iceberg lettuce. This will make several mini wedges depending on how small you cut them.

Salad dressing: Some popular salad dressings to serve with a wedge salad include Ranch, Blue Cheese, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. That said, you can select any dressing you desire, but keep in mind that the toppings will stick better if you use a thick and creamy dressing.

Optional Toppings

Tomatoes: Using cherry tomatoes (sliced in half or left whole), will give great color and flavor to these mini salads.

Cucumbers: Another great topping is thinly sliced, or diced, cucumbers.

Peppers: For a bit of spice, you can add some peppers, diced or sliced into thin strips.

Hard-boiled Eggs: Adding hard boiled eggs is a common ingredient for wedge salads. The eggs should be cooked, peeled, halved, quartered, or diced.

Bacon: You definitely don’t want to skip adding the savory bacon bits, cooked and crumbled.

Cheese: Use some shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, or even Feta, for a delicious topping idea.

Red Onion: For a sharp taste, consider adding some thinly sliced red onion to the salads.

Chives: Consider adding fresh chives, chopped small, for a nice subtle fresh flavor to this dish.

Radishes: Use some radishes, sliced thin, to add a nice pop of color and great taste to these mini salads.

Meat: If you want to bulk up these mini salads, you can add some protein! Using cooked steak, shrimp, or even shredded chicken are great options.

Salt and Pepper: Add to taste if desired.

How to make Mini Wedge Party Salads

Prep lettuce

Start by washing the head of lettuce thoroughly to remove any dirt and debris, remove the outer leaves if needed.

Then, slice the head of lettuce in half, straight through the middle.

Now place the halves cut side down and slice each half into 4 sections. Then slice each of those sections in half again, making a total of 16 mini wedges.

If needed, cut off the hard bottom stem pieces from some of the wedges. You can even choose to rewash any of the wedges at this point, but make sure to dry them well before continuing.

Plate the Salads

Plate the wedges so that they are resting with the larger bottom halves on a plate.

If desired, you can insert a toothpick or skewer through the center. This will help to hold the wedges together and to make them easier to serve to guests.

Toppings

Now, prepare the desired toppings. Chop, dice, crumble, and make sure to prep the ingredients into small pieces that will fit on each mini wedge of lettuce.

You can customize each wedge and top with different toppings, have fun with this recipe but also try to keep each wedge simple and not over do it. They are meant to be simple salads that are portable appetizers, adding too many ingredients will make them harder to serve.

Assemble

When the toppings are ready to go, drizzle the salad dressing(s) over the top of the wedges.

Next, add the chosen salad toppings to each wedge, the dressing will help them to adhere to the lettuce.

Also add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Serve mini wedge salads cold and enjoy!

Variations of Mini Wedge Salads

Mini wedge salads are a versatile dish that can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences. Here are some variations of mini wedge salads that you can try:

Vegetarian Mini Wedge Salads

• Grilled vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers
• Roasted beets
• Avocado
• Crumbled feta or goat cheese
• Nuts such as almonds or walnuts
• Protein, you can also include chickpeas or tofu.

Spicy Mini Wedge Salads

• Jalapenos
• Hot sauce
• Chili flakes
• Sriracha
• Spicy mayo

Cheesy Mini Wedge Salads

• Blue cheese
• Cheddar
• Parmesan
• Gouda
• Mozzarella

What do you serve with a Mini Wedge Salads?

You can serve up just about anything with your lettuce wedge salad. With unlimited toppings, you can make loaded wedge salads or keep them simple. These would be great for serving up next to sliced pizza, grilled meats from a BBQ, or depending on the toppings available these iceberg wedge salads can even be great for an Italian pasta night (pepperoni, pepperoncini, and Italian vinaigrette).

Is Wedge Salad Keto?

You can easily make your wedge salads keto-friendly by choosing to use keto-approved dressings and toppings. This means that everyone can enjoy these mini salads regardless of dietary restrictions!

How to Store Left Over Mini Wedge Salads

Firstly, it’s important to note that Mini Wedge Salads are best served fresh. If you’re planning to serve them at a party or event, it’s recommended to prepare them as close to the serving time as possible. However, if you need to store them for a short period of time, here’s what you need to do:

• Wrap the Mini Wedge Salads tightly with plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container.
• Place them in the refrigerator and store them for up to 24 hours.
• Before serving, remove them from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

It’s important to note that Mini Wedge Salads should not be frozen as this can affect the texture and flavor of the ingredients.

In addition, it’s recommended to store the dressing separately from the Mini Wedge Salads. This will prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy and keep the other ingredients fresh.

Here are some more Easy Appetizer Recipes to try soon:

• GREEN CHILE BEAN DIP
• EASY FRIED CHEESE STRAWS
• CAPRESE POPS
• EASY RANCH SAUSAGE ROLLS
• EASY BIG MAC BITES
• OVEN BAKED CHICKEN WINGS
• CROCKPOT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS
• RANCH CHICKEN BACON KABOBS
• BACON CHEDDAR DEVILED EGGS
• BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP
• MINI CHEESE BALLS
• TACO BITES

Mini Wedge Party Salads are a fun and simple appetizer recipe that everyone can enjoy. This wedge salad recipe is made with minimal ingredients and are great for many occasions!