Classic Wedge Salad

Classic Wedge Salad

blue cheese dressing elevates this simple salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the blue cheese dressing

Nutritional Information

592
calories
45,6g
fat
12,2g
carbohydrates
32,2g
protein
105mg
cholesterol
2258mg
sodium
Classic Wedge Salad

Recipe Description

I love to make this Classic Wedge Salad recipe with a barbecue or a steak dinner. A classic iceberg wedge salad is a combination of flavors and textures – crunchy lettuce, salty bacon and a creamy blue cheese dressing. Unbeatable in my opinion!

This classic wedge salad with blue cheese dressing is so easy to make too. Start by salting tomatoes to remove excess water. Lightly pickle a chopped red onion in vinegar to take the harshness out of it and fry bacon until crispy. Make a blue cheese dressing by blending sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic clove, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth and then fold in crumbled blue cheese. Assemble the lettuce wedges and top with the dressing, tomatoes, onions and bacon. Serve sprinkled with freshly chopped chives. 

To make my version of Classic Wedge Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Classic Wedge Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare tomatoes

    5 min
    Step 1 - Classic Wedge SaladStep 1 - Classic Wedge SaladStep 1 - Classic Wedge Salad

    Chop two medium tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle the tomatoes with 2 teaspoons of salt and stir to mix through the salt. Leave to rest for at least 5 minutes. Drain the tomatoes in a sieve to remove excess water.

  2. 2

    Marinate onion

    5 min
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    Place one diced red onion in a small bowl and pour over 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Toss the onion with the vinegar and leave to rest for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook bacon

    5 min
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    Place the bacon in a cold skillet. Heat the skillet over high heat and stir regularly until the bacon is crispy. Drain the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels.

  4. 4

    Make the base dressing

    2 min
    Step 4 - Classic Wedge Salad

    Place ½ cup sour cream, ½ a cup of mayo, 2 tablespoons of buttermilk, ½ a garlic clove and ½ a teaspoon each of salt and black pepper in a food processor and blend until completely smooth.

  5. 5

    Add blue cheese

    1 min
    Step 5 - Classic Wedge Salad

    Fold in ½ a cup of crumbled blue cheese.

  6. 6

    Assemble the salad

    2 min
    Step 6 - Classic Wedge Salad

    Place 6 iceberg wedges on a serving plate. Pour over the blue cheese dressing and top with the tomatoes, pickled onions and crumbled bacon.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Classic Wedge Salad

    Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews)
James Thompson
March 4, 2025
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This wedge salad was a hit with my kids at dinner.

Chuck
January 14, 2025
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Amazing. I made this wedge salad for my friends during a barbecue and they couldn't stop raving about it. The layers of flavors, especially with the blue cheese dressing, blew everyone away. It was so simple to prepare, I felt like a pro. Definitely a go-to for future cookouts.

Harry
December 7, 2024
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This wedge salad paired with our steak dinner was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and simplicity.

Xandra Thompson
September 11, 2024
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This Classic Wedge Salad is superb! I made it for a cozy dinner with friends after a long week. The combination of crunchy lettuce, crispy bacon, and that creamy blue cheese dressing was unbeatable. It was so easy to throw together and looked great on the table.

Kathy
April 30, 2024
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Delicious and simple!

Aaron Mitchell
April 12, 2024
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Superb!

Greg
March 2, 2024
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I made this wedge salad for a cookout with friends. Everyone loved the flavors! The blue cheese dressing was a hit. So simple to whip up and a great side dish.

Larry
December 13, 2023
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Unbelievably good salad!

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