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Crisp Wedge Salad Recipe with Tangy Blue Cheese Dressing

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A refreshing and crunchy iceberg wedge salad topped with a creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh garnishes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce, washed and cut into 4 wedges
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (Maytag or Roquefort preferred)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with a splash of lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chives or green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Remove any wilted outer leaves from the iceberg head. Cut the head into 4 equal wedges, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together. Rinse the wedges under cold water and pat dry carefully with paper towels. Set aside on a serving platter.
  2. In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces. Alternatively, microwave bacon on a paper towel-lined plate for 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Whisk until smooth. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, whisking again. Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese, leaving some chunks for texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the dressing is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk.
  4. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing generously over each iceberg wedge, letting it drip down the layers. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the wedges, followed by halved cherry tomatoes and chopped chives or green onions.
  5. Serve immediately to keep the crispness. Optionally, add freshly ground black pepper or a squeeze of lemon on top. If prepping ahead, keep the dressing and toppings separate until serving.

Notes

[‘Chill lettuce and dressing ingredients ahead of time to keep salad crisp and dressing fresh.’, ‘Dry lettuce wedges thoroughly to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Fold in blue cheese gently to keep chunks intact.’, ‘Cook bacon just before assembling to maintain crispness.’, ‘Adjust dressing consistency with buttermilk or mayo as needed.’, ‘Dressing tastes better after chilling for a few hours.’, ‘Keep lettuce, dressing, and toppings separate if prepping ahead.’]

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Keywords: wedge salad, blue cheese dressing, iceberg lettuce, bacon salad, easy salad recipe, tangy dressing, quick salad

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