Calling all blue-cheese lovers! If you enjoy bold, tangy flavors, you’ll adore this classic wedge salad with a creamy bleu cheese dressing. It’s simple to assemble, full of texture, and absolutely delicious.
Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad
All bleu-cheese lovers, this one’s for you. The wedge salad is a classic for a reason: crisp iceberg, a tangy creamy dressing, and a handful of toppings that add savory crunch and color. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s a perfect starter or side for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.
Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad
This wedge salad is loaded with flavor—creamy bleu cheese dressing, crisp iceberg, bacon, eggs, and tomatoes. Simple, satisfying, and ready fast.
Course: Salads
Prep Time:
10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
10 minutes
Ingredients
Bleu Cheese Dressing
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp buttermilk
- 4 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup finely minced shallot
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz bleu cheese crumbles
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- green onions, sliced
- tomatoes, sliced
- additional bleu cheese crumbles for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, gently combine the dressing ingredients until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salad.
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Remove the core from the iceberg lettuce by loosening it with a firm knock on the countertop or by cutting it out. Rinse the interior, drain, and then cut the head into 4 or 8 wedges depending on desired serving size.
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Arrange wedges on a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon bleu cheese dressing over each wedge, then top with diced egg, crumbled bacon, sliced tomatoes, and green onions. Finish with extra bleu cheese crumbles.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed with both a fork and a knife. Adjust dressing thickness with more or less buttermilk to taste. ENJOY!