Description
This classic Wedge Salad features crisp iceberg lettuce wedges topped with a creamy buttermilk dressing, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles. It’s a refreshing and hearty American salad that’s perfect as a starter or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce (cut into 4 wedges)
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Dressing
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and onion powder until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare Lettuce Wedges: Cut the iceberg lettuce into four equal wedges and arrange each wedge on individual plates.
- Assemble Salad: Drizzle each lettuce wedge generously with the prepared buttermilk dressing. Top with crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and blue cheese crumbles.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp texture with creamy dressing and savory toppings.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, substitute feta or goat cheese for blue cheese.
- Add chopped chives or fresh herbs to the dressing for extra freshness.
- The dressing can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
