How to Make Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic American salads, the Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a timeless favorite. This simple yet delicious salad features a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, and ripe cherry tomatoes. It's a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or a refreshing starter for any meal.

The key to a great Wedge Salad is using the freshest ingredients possible. The iceberg lettuce should be crunchy and cold, the blue cheese dr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound crumbled blue cheese, divided
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine 1/2 of the blue cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, sour cream, sugar, olive oil, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend with an electric hand mixer until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
  • Place each lettuce wedge on a salad plate. Drizzle dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and remaining blue cheese over each salad.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 892mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 338mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 328mg