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Best Classic Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing


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  • Total Time: 10
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing classic wedge salad topped with homemade blue cheese dressing and crispy bacon.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup of crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • ½ cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled
  • Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by preparing the blue cheese dressing. In a medium bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well blended. Set aside.
  2. Rinse the iceberg lettuce and remove any damaged outer leaves. Cut the head of lettuce into four equal wedges.
  3. On each plate, place a wedge of lettuce.
  4. Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade blue cheese dressing over the top of each wedge.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the dressed lettuce.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh chives for additional flavor and presentation.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your classic wedge salad!

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh.
  • <li.Bacon can be omitted for a vegetarian version. <li.Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wedge
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg