Elevate your salad game with this classic Iceberg Wedge with Blue Cheese Dressing—a stunning combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, rich and tangy homemade blue cheese dressing, and vibrant toppings. This easy-to-make dish is ready in just 15 minutes, featuring creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, and crumbled blue cheese, blended with a hint of buttermilk for a smooth yet bold dressing. Finished with juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy crumbled bacon, and fragrant chives, this salad offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether served as a refreshing starter or a light main course, this timeless recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is a must-try for fans of indulgent yet simple culinary delights.
1. Prepare the blue cheese dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
2. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Wash the iceberg lettuce and remove any damaged outer leaves. Use a sharp knife to cut the lettuce head into four equal wedges through the core to keep each wedge intact.
4. Arrange each lettuce wedge on individual serving plates.
5. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing generously over the top of each wedge, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
6. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped chives over the top of each wedge for garnish.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, creamy salad.
Calories |
2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 173.6 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 3456 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.6 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 987 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.