Teresa's Recipes
Classic Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Embark on a journey to the heart of traditional American cuisine with this refreshing Classic Wedge Salad. Crisp iceberg lettuce forms the base of this iconic dish, complemented by a rich homemade blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon bits, and a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, red onions, and chives. It's the perfect balance of textures and flavors, capturing the spirit of a classic steakhouse salad in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 head, cut into 4 wedges Iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices, cooked and crumbled Bacon
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped Red onion
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Chives
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1/2 cup, crumbled Blue cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- To make the homemade blue cheese dressing, combine the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and minced garlic in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
- Arrange the iceberg lettuce wedges on a large serving platter.
- Generously drizzle the blue cheese dressing over each lettuce wedge.
- Evenly distribute the crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chives over the dressed lettuce wedges.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness and enjoy the crisp, creamy, and tangy flavors of this Classic Wedge Salad.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or replace it with a plant-based alternative. If you're not a fan of blue cheese, try substituting with ranch or Caesar dressing.