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The Wedge

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From EatingWell:  February/March 2006, EatingWell Serves Two

Forget iceberg; the traditional Wedge salad is better with Romaine lettuce and a healthier ranch-style dressing.

4 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 heart of romaine, quartered lengthwise and cores removed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, (recipe follows)

Preparation

1. Place 2 romaine quarters on each of 4 salad plates. Sprinkle with chives, bacon and blue cheese. Drizzle with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.

Nutrition

Per serving : 111 Calories; 8 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 17 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 481 mg Sodium; 97 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 high-fat meat