Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of a wedge salad with a creamy buttermilk dressing that perfectly complements the crisp iceberg lettuce. Topped with savory bacon, tangy blue cheese, and fresh tomatoes, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce (cut into 4 wedges)
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble the Salad: Cut the iceberg lettuce into wedges and place on a plate. Drizzle with the buttermilk dressing. Top with bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served cold and crisp.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon or substitute with crispy chickpeas or roasted mushrooms.
- The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
