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Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Made Easy

This Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a quick and impressive dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce Can substitute with romaine
  • 4 slices Bacon Crispy cooked strips, or croutons for a vegetarian option
  • 1 small Red Onion Soak in water for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Carrots Grated or consider cherry tomatoes
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Blue Cheese Can substitute with feta
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be omitted or replaced with fresh onion

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Platter
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together crumbled blue cheese, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Quarter the iceberg lettuce into wedges, rinse under cool water, and pat dry. Store in the refrigerator.
  3. Arrange the lettuce wedges on a platter, and sprinkle with grated carrots, sliced red onion, and crispy bacon.
  4. Drizzle the chilled blue cheese dressing over the wedges before serving and finish with extra blue cheese and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use crispy bacon, dress the salad right before serving, and soak onions for a milder taste.

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