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Tarheel BBQ Wedge Salad

Tarheel BBQ Wedge Salad

Elevate your classic salad with a delightful twist! The crunchy iceberg lettuce, topped with crispy bacon and juicy tomatoes, becomes even more irresistible with this smoky-sweet and tangy dressing.

Our easy sour cream dressing, infused with delightfully smoky and sweet combination from Tarheel BBQ Rub, takes the beloved wedge salad to new heights. The dressing is the star—just three ingredients—it's that simple and delicious!

Perfect for a quick and tasty lunch or side dish, it's the ultimate summer treat that perfectly complements any grilled entrée. 

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Tarheel BBQ Rub
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • Pinch of Pacific Flake Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, fry the bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, and Tarheel BBQ Rub. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  3. Chop up the bacon into pieces.
  4. Trim the stem and peel off the outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce and discard.
  5. Cut the iceberg in half right through the middle and set on the plate, cut side facing up.
  6. Spoon a generous amount of the dressing over each wedge and sprinkle on the tomatoes, salt, cheese, and bacon.
  7. Enjoy!
Tags: BBQ Best of BBQ Collection Dinner Lunch MDW2024 Salad Tarheel BBQ Rub Tomato
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Recipe Details

Yields
2.0 servings
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
5 min 10 min 15 min

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