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A black plate with a dairy-free wedge salad topped with ranch, tomatoes, bacon, and green onion.

Dairy-Free Wedge Salad

This light, crisp, and refreshing dairy-free wedge salad features a wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with homemade dairy-free ranch dressing, balsamic marinated tomatoes, and salty bits of bacon.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon, Dairy-Free, Marinated Tomatoes, Ranch Dressing, Salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 salads

Ingredients

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

  • 1 pint Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or microplaned
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Basil

Dairy-Free Ranch

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Non-dairy Milk I used oat milk
  • ½ teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or microplaned
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Dill
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Chive
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

The Wedge Salad

  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce cut into 4 pieces
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • Green Onion for garnish
  • Balsamic Drizzle

Instructions

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

  1. Half or quarter 1 pint grape tomatoes (I prefer them quartered) and set aside in a bowl.

  2. In a small mixing bowl whisk together 1 clove minced garlic, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried basil.

  3. Pour the balsamic marinade over the grape tomatoes and stir to coat.

  4. Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container at least 30 minutes before serving but overnight is best.

Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing

  1. In a mason jar, mix together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup oat milk, and ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar with a small whisk.

  2. Next add 1 clove microplaned garlic, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon dried chive, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

  3. Whisk until smooth and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Assemble the Wedge Salad

  1. Prepare the head of iceberg lettuce and cut into quarters.

  2. Place one quarter of the iceberg lettuce rounded side down on a plate.

  3. Top the lettuce wedge with marinated grape tomatoes, be sure to drizzle some of that delicious balsamic marinade on top and into the the layers of the lettuce.

  4. Sprinkle with chopped bacon.

  5. Drizzle on a few tablespoons of dairy-free ranch dressing.Sprinkle with green onion.

  6. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze (for some extra deliciousness) and enjoy!