Green Cuisine!
Serving Size: 1 salad (1/4th of recipe)
Calories: 142
Fat: 10g
Sodium: 456mg
Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 2.5g
Sugars: 4.5g
Protein: 6.5g
PointsPlus® value 4*
HG Tip! Dining solo? No prob! Top one wedge with 1/4th of the dressing (about 2 tbsp.), 1 tbsp. blue cheese, 1 tbsp. pecans, and 1/4th of the chopped/crumbled bacon (about 1 tbsp.). Then store the remaining ingredients separately for next time!
We love that Applebee's has put a new spin on the classic wedge salad, but WHY must it be so loaded with fat? Worry not, hungry friends. We've got a guilt-free remake straight ahead...
Dressing
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. chopped chives
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper
Salad
4 slices center-cut bacon or turkey bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Place all dressing ingredients in a small blender or food processor. Add 1 tbsp. water, and blend until smooth.
Cook bacon until crispy, either in a large skillet over medium heat or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave. (See package for cook time.)
Cut lettuce head into quarters, leaving you with 4 wedges. Remove the core portion of each wedge and any limp exterior leaves.
Chop or crumble bacon. Plate lettuce wedges, and top with dressing, blue cheese, pecans, and bacon. Dig in!
MAKES 4 SERVINGS