Classic Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese
The Classic Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese is a crisp and refreshing salad featuring a crunchy wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with creamy homemade blue cheese dressing, smoky bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh chives. Perfect as a hearty side or a standout appetizer, this salad combines timeless flavors and textures with an elegant presentation that fits any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking (except frying bacon)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce (quartered into wedges)
- 4–6 slices bacon (thick-cut, cooked crispy and crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
For the Blue Cheese Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled, with some larger chunks)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce Wedge: Carefully cut a head of iceberg lettuce into quarters. Rinse each wedge thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt, then pat dry with paper towels to ensure the dressing sticks well.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces to sprinkle over the salad later.
- Make the Blue Cheese Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Fold in crumbled blue cheese, leaving some larger chunks for texture. Chill the dressing while assembling the salad for best flavor.
- Assemble the Salad: Place the chilled lettuce wedges on individual plates. Drizzle generously with the blue cheese dressing. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped chives on top for that iconic steakhouse finish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Classic Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese fresh to keep the lettuce crisp and the flavors vibrant.
Notes
- Use fresh iceberg lettuce for the best crunch and texture.
- Make the blue cheese dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
- Don’t skimp on quality, thick-cut bacon for smoky depth and texture.
- Chill all components before serving to keep the salad refreshing alongside warm mains.
- Adjust dressing thickness by adding milk or buttermilk if a lighter consistency is desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge salad
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: steakhouse wedge salad, blue cheese dressing, iceberg lettuce salad, bacon salad, classic wedge salad, appetizer salad, gluten free salad