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The Best Chicken Wedge Salad

Best Chicken Wedge Salad

A crunchy, hearty chicken wedge salad featuring crisp romaine, juicy chicken, fresh veggies, creamy dressing, and savory cheese for a satisfying meal or side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 knife for cutting lettuce and vegetables
  • 1 serving plates to arrange salad wedges

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup cucumber sliced (optional)
  • 1/3 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut romaine lettuce into 4 wedges and place each on a serving plate.
  • Top each romaine wedge with sliced or diced cooked chicken.
  • Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and optional cucumber slices on top.
  • Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar or blue cheese over each wedge.
  • Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly onto the wedges; add lemon juice if desired.
  • Season with salt and fresh-cracked black pepper, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use grilled or crispy chicken for added flavor.
  • Add avocado or hard-boiled eggs for extra richness.
  • Serve with tortilla strips for additional crunch.
  • Try creamy Caesar dressing as a delicious alternative.