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How To Cut Lettuce For The Perfect Wedge Salad By David Stringer Nov. 1, 2025 7:00 pm EST

There's something about a wedge salad that's perfect on warm summer days or paired with a juicy steak. It has everything you'd want as a side: the cold crunch of the iceberg lettuce, the creamy tang from blue cheese dressing, a little bit of acidic tang from the chopped tomatoes, sharp bites of onion, and, of course, the chewy and savory bacon bits.

If you're grilling for guests and feeding a crowd, a wedge salad can be easily portioned out. Start by removing the outer leaves. Grab your knife (a serrated bread knife works well) and shave off the brown end of the core. Make sure not to remove too much; you need to leave enough so your wedges hold together on the plate. Cut th

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