Classic Wedge Salad
A steakhouse classic! This Wedge Salad is made with crisp iceberg lettuce topped with salty bacon, vibrant cherry tomatoes and cheese crumbles, then dressed with a homemade buttermilk blue cheese or ranch dressing. Enjoy for a light lunch or dinner side!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic , finely minced
- 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
For the Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce , cut into 4 wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
- 1/2 cup blue cheese , crumbled
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives , thinly diced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients and mix until combined. Chill until ready to use.
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
- Place the iceberg lettuce on a chopping board. Cut it in half and then in half again so that you have 4 quarters.
- Place one of the iceberg wedges on a serving plate. Pour over some blue cheese dressing, add a quarter of the tomatoes and a quarter of the crumbled blue cheese. Lastly, scatter over a quarter of the bacon and add a sprinkling of fresh chives.
- Repeat for the other wedges of lettuce. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
Blue cheese. A creamy, drier, mild blue cheese works best for this dish. If it's too gooey or strong it can overpower the whole dish. Maytag or Roquefort are great blue cheese varieties for this dish.
Use a different dressing. This salad would also be good served with a caesar dressing, ranch dressing, or balsamic vinaigrette.
Add some croutons. For some extra crunch, some croutons or toasted bread crumbs can make a nice addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 654kcal · Carbohydrates: 10g · Protein: 16g · Fat: 62g · Saturated Fat: 19g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g · Monounsaturated Fat: 18g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 82mg · Sodium: 1279mg · Potassium: 522mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 6g · Vitamin A: 1334IU · Vitamin C: 13mg · Calcium: 251mg · Iron: 1mg