"An icon of American steakhouses since its 1930s inception at New York's Delmonico's Restaurant, it's long been acknowledged that the wedge salad comeback is overdue. A classic wedge salad traditionally consists of a carefully cut wedge of iceberg lettuce, bacon pieces, and blue cheese dressing, but you can amp up the flavor with a kick of heat. Tasting Table spoke to Andrew "Kappy" Kaplan, founder of Culinary Advisors LLC and host of Beyond the Plate Podcast, for expert advice on spicing up your next wedge salad."
"A modern wedge salad recipe updates the dressing, herbs, and seasonings for a newer flavor profile. Kaplan mentions that, "there's no single 'best' way" to add heat to your salad, but offers a few options that you can easily try on your own at home. One involves spicing up the dressing. Another introduces spicy, crunchy toppings to vary both the taste and texture. Finally, you can add more flavor to your bacon with a spicy glaze."
The wedge salad traditionally features a wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with bacon pieces and blue cheese dressing. Spice can bring excitement to the salad by complementing the creamy dressing and crunchy lettuce. Options for adding heat include spicing the dressing, adding spicy crunchy toppings, and applying a spicy glaze to the bacon. Updating herbs and seasonings modernizes the flavor profile. Small amounts of heat, such as red pepper flakes or hot sauce, can enhance flavor without overwhelming the core components. Maintain balance so the spice does not diminish the taste of iceberg, bacon, and blue cheese.
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