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Classic Wedge Salad

Classic Wedge Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Delight

This Classic Wedge Salad is a fresh and delicious option, featuring crisp lettuce, creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, and cherry tomatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce Keep the core intact for stability
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Feel free to swap with diced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Use green onions for a milder flavor
  • 6 slices Bacon Opt for crispy turkey bacon for a leaner choice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives Parsley can serve as an alternative
For the Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Substitute with Gorgonzola or Roquefort if desired
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Replace with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt is a suitable stand-in
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk Use regular milk if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Vinegar is a substitute if out of lemons
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use powdered garlic if needed

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt, onion powder, white pepper, granulated garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in half of the crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  2. Cut the iceberg lettuce into wedges, leaving the core intact. Rinse the wedges under cold water and gently pat dry.
  3. Arrange the lettuce wedges in a fan-like pattern on a serving platter. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle half of the dressing over the wedges.
  4. Top each wedge with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crumbled bacon. Sprinkle remaining blue cheese and garnish with chives.
  5. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Crisp bacon is essential for texture. Chill dressing for enhanced flavors. Store ingredients separately for freshness.

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