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Classic Comforting Steakhouse Iceberg Wedge Salad Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A classic steakhouse wedge salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, smoky bacon, and creamy blue cheese dressing. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner or as a refreshing side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (or regular milk plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional: finely chopped chives or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place 4 slices of thick-cut bacon in a cold skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook slowly, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the iceberg wedges: Remove outer leaves if wilted. Cut the head into four equal wedges, leaving the core intact. Rinse under cold water and pat dry thoroughly. Chill the wedges in the fridge.
  3. Make the blue cheese dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Fold in crumbled blue cheese gently.
  4. Assemble the salad: Place each iceberg wedge on a chilled plate. Spoon or drizzle a generous amount of dressing over each wedge. Scatter chopped bacon on top. Add cherry tomatoes and garnish with chives or green onions if using.
  5. Serve immediately while lettuce is crisp and bacon is warm. If prepping ahead, keep lettuce and dressing separate to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to render fat and avoid burning. Chill lettuce wedges before serving for extra crunch. If dressing is too thick, thin with more buttermilk or milk. Keep lettuce and dressing separate if preparing ahead to prevent sogginess.

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