Wedge Salad is a classic dish with crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon bits, and the best homemade blue cheese dressing. Always a hit!
A Classic Salad
Wedge salad is a classic that never goes out of style. The crisp lettuce, smoky bacon, and tangy blue cheese dressing make it irresistible.
During college, I worked at a restaurant known for its wedge salads, crรจme brรปlรฉe, and fresh wheat bread.
This recipe is exactly how we made it there, and itโs what made me fall in love with blue cheese. If youโre on the fence, this might just change your mind!
What Dressing Goes On A Wedge Salad
Blue cheese dressing is the go-to for wedge salad, but ranch, thousand island, or balsamic vinaigrette work too.
Hereโs whatโs in this blue cheese dressing:
- Mayo: A good-quality mayo makes all the difference. I like Hellmanโs/Best Foodsยฎ (not sponsored).
- Buttermilk: Adds a tangy kick and makes the flavors popโregular milk wonโt do the trick!
- Blue cheese: Go for a good, crumbly kind like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton.
- Garlic: Brings extra flavor. Fresh minced garlic works instead of garlic powder.
- White wine vinegar: Apple cider vinegar works if thatโs what you have.
- Lemon juice: Brightens everything up.
What To Eat With A Wedge Salad
This salad is hearty enough to be a meal or a side. Try it with:
- Grilled steak: A juicy steak pairs perfectly with the crisp lettuce.
- Chicken: Grilled, roasted, or blackenedโany kind works.
- Burgers: A wedge salad goes great with a burger or chicken sandwich.
- Seafood: Serve with grilled or pan-seared salmon, shrimp, or scallops.
- Sandwiches: Try it with a French dip, club, or roast beef sandwich.
- Comfort meals: Short ribs, creamy tomato pasta, or Shepherdโs Pie are great options.
More Salad Recipes To Love:
- Brown Rice Saladย with a lemon dressing
- Teriyaki Chicken Saladย with pasta
- Sweet Potato Saladย with black beans and avocado
- Jennifer Aniston Saladย with cucumber and fresh herbs
- Blueberry Corn Saladย with a fresh mint dressing
Wedge Salad
Get ready for the ultimate Wedge Salad! Crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon, and the most incredible homemade blue cheese dressing. Itโs a classic favorite thatโll steal the show at any dinner party!
Video
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1-1/4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- Fresh chives optional
Blue Cheese Dressing
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese plus more for topping the salad, see note 1
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup mayo like Best Foods, see note 2
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives optional
Instructionsย
- To make the dressing, measure blue cheese, packing it tightly in a 1/3 measuring cup. Then put in a medium bowl. Mash blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until the mixture resembles large-curd cottage cheese. (If youโd rather a smooth dressing, blend everything except the chives together. Stir through chives after blending.) Add in remaining dressing ingredients. Season to taste (I add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). If desired, add fresh chives. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust to personal preference. Cover dressing and place in fridge until ready to use. Stir again before using.
- Cook bacon, let cool, and finely chop.
- Cut the head of lettuce into quarters, remove cores, and discard any bad outer leaves. Set cut wedges on individual plates. Spoon dressing (adding to taste) over individual wedges. (You may have leftover dressing.) Divide bacon, tomatoes, and extra blue cheese evenly among the wedges. If desired, sprinkle chives on top. Enjoy!
Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Blue cheese is the key ingredient that gives the dressing its signature flavor, so use a good brand. Look for high-quality, crumbly blue cheese such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton.
Note 2: The better the mayo, the better the dressing will taste. I love Hellmanโs/Best Foodsยฎ.
Storage: The dressing will keep up to a week in the fridge. If you have leftovers or are making in advance, store all ingredients separately; this salad does not store well when combined.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1197IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
