This Caesar romaine wedge salad is a fun spin on a traditional wedge salad. Perfect for a small gather yet easy enough for a larger dinner party!

A couple weekends ago Pat and I went on a date to a local steak house.

Love = steak.

Prior to my gigantic 16 ounce ribeye smothered in sautéed onions and mushrooms and topped with gorgonzola that was cooked to perfection. We were served our salads. Pat had the typical house salad and I had their wedge salad. It was a hunk of iceberg with the restaurant’s house blue cheese dressing and it was covered (and I mean COVERED) diced tomato and lots of chopped bacon. I loved it.

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

I had heart eyes as I stared at the wedge before me, that could really be a meal all in itself, and I thought to myself: Someone really needs to re-invent “the wedge”. Now I’m not saying that person is or was me, but I think you’ll agree the romaine wedge is totally waaaay cooler.

This is how I did it.

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

So I took a smallish head of Romaine and slice it all the way through, lengthwise.

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

Then I drizzled my “house” Caesar dressing all down the entire thing, think drenched… because that’s what it is really. Did I mention that I could drink the stuff? THROUGH A STRAW?!

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

Then I sprinkled crispy chunks of bacon over top of the dressing. I ❤️ applewood bacon! This on a bumper sticker?! who’s with me?

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

Then I grabbed my pepper grinder and blanketed it with lotsa blacka peppa!

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

And then I just finished’er off with fresh grated Parm. Uh-Huh, seal the deal with some Parm.

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

I have to admit… I like a salad I can use a knife on. Something about it is so enjoyable.

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

Stab and chew… stab and chew!

Amen.

Enjoy! And if you give this Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad l SimplyScratch.com

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Yield: 4 servings

Caesar Romaine Wedge Salad

This Caesar romaine wedge salad is a fun spin on a traditional wedge salad. Perfect for a small gather yet easy enough for a larger dinner party!

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cubed and cooked until crispy
  • 2 medium romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup caesar dressing
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Rinse and pat dry the halved romaine before placing onto plates.
  • Drizzle each with the desired amount of Caesar Dressing, sprinkle with some of the crispy bacon and a few grinds of fresh ground black pepper. Lastly top with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.
  • Grab a fork and knife and dig in!

Notes

I figured cooking the bacon into the "prep-time". If you are making the salad dressing you may want to make it a little bit in advance.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 195kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 458mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1278IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1mg