Best 19 Iceberg Wedge Recipes

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**Iceberg Wedge Salad: A Classic Side Dish with Endless Variations**

Crunchy, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the iceberg wedge salad is a classic American side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Made with crisp iceberg lettuce, tangy blue cheese dressing, and an array of toppings, this salad is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

This article offers a collection of iceberg wedge salad recipes that range from classic to modern, ensuring there's a perfect option for every taste. From the traditional recipe with blue cheese dressing and bacon to lighter versions with avocado-ranch dressing and grilled shrimp, these recipes provide plenty of inspiration for creating a delicious and visually appealing salad.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a showstopping dish for a special occasion, these iceberg wedge salad recipes have you covered. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a perfect iceberg wedge salad that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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An easy salad fit for company.

Provided by kikosmom

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and quartered
1 tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
8 slices bacon
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange lettuce wedges on serving plates and top each wedge with tomato and green onion pieces.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; chop when cool enough to handle. Transfer bacon to a bowl.
  • Dissolve brown sugar with red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet over medium heat, whisking until brown sugar has dissolved. Stir bacon into dressing; adjust seasoning. Pour hot bacon dressing over lettuce wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH WARM BACON AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Categories     Cheese     Leafy Green     Onion     Pork     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Blue Cheese     Lemon     Bacon     Spring     Summer     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese
Buttermilk (optional)
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges, each with some core attached
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add blue cheese and stir until well blended. If too thick, thin with buttermilk by tablespoonfuls to desired consistency. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and beginning to crisp. Arrange lettuce on plates. Spoon dressing over. Using slotted spoon, transfer warm bacon from skillet onto salads, dividing equally. Garnish with red onion.

ICEBERG WEDGE



Iceberg Wedge image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into large wedges
1 cup grape tomatoes, split down the middle
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
Bleu cheese dressing:
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 ounces (3/4 cup) crumbled mild blue cheese such
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Remove outer leaves of lettuce and wash thoroughly in cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels then split into wedges and arrange on plates. Scatter grape tomato halves over and around the lettuce.
  • Make dressing by combining mayonnaise and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice, fold in blue cheese and chives and season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over wedge and grape tomatoes. Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and top with chives.

MARIE'S ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



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Iceberg wedges are drizzled with chunky blue cheese dressing and topped with bacon, tomatoes, and green onions.

Provided by Marie's Dressings

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered
1 cup Marie's® Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
2 green onions, diced
2 small tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Divide iceberg head into 4 quarters and place each wedge on individual salad plates. Top each wedge with 1/4 cup Marie's Chunky Blue Cheese dressing. Sprinkle bacon, green onions, and tomatoes on top of each wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 357 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 avocado, diced
2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Slice the lettuce into thick wedges. In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, salt and pepper, to taste, hot sauce, chives, garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk together, then slowly fold in the blue cheese crumbles. Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with tomatoes, avocado, and bacon. Serve.

EASY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



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A few years ago, I had a wedge salad in a restaurant and really enjoyed it. I found this variation on the internet; it's easy to make and tastes great.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 slices bacon
8 ounces ranch dressing
1 -2 garlic clove, to taste, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
shredded basil (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Combine dressing, garlic and basil in small bowl; stir well.
  • Top each lettuce wedge with dressing and sprinkle with bacon and blue cheese. Garnish with shredded basil, if desired.

ICEBERG WEDGE BLUE CHEESE BACON & TOMATO SALAD



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I first tried a salad like this in a restaurant. I think my homemade version is much better. Hat's off to Luby for the outstanding recipe for Blue Cheese Dressing which is the only one I will eat now. I copied the recipe verbatim, and included all steps in making the dressing straight from Luby's recipe, #55514. This is my favorite salad in the summertime, reminds me of a BLT without the bread.

Provided by The Big Cheese

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons grated onions
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 head iceberg lettuce
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large tomatoes, chopped with seeds removed
8 ounces crumbed blue cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk, mixing well.
  • Add remaining ingredients mixing thoroughly.
  • Must refrigerate for 24 hours before serving for best flavor.
  • For the salad assembly, divide iceberg lettuce head into four equal sections, cutting down towards the stem.
  • Place on plates, topping liberally with the blue cheese dressing, crumbled bacon, chopped tomato and crumbled blue cheese.
  • Serve nice and cold, adding salt and pepper to taste.

CHOPPED ICEBERG WEDGE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 or 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt
6 thick strips smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head iceberg lettuce
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and salt to taste in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Roughly chop the lettuce, then toss with some of the dressing in a serving bowl. Top with the tomatoes and scallions. Scatter the bacon and blue cheese over the salad; season with pepper and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with more dressing on the side.

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH GREEN GODDESS RANCH DRESSING



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Pieces of bacon add good flavor and crunch to this spin on a classic ranch salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 recipe Green Goddess Ranch Salad Dressing
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
1 small English cucumber, peeled and cut into 8 thin wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare Green Goddess dressing and set aside. Place 1 iceberg lettuce wedge and 2 cucumber wedges on each plate. Pour some dressing over top and crumble 1 slice bacon over each wedge. Serve.

CHOPPED ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD (THE MERMAID OYSTER BAR)



Chopped Iceberg Wedge Salad (The Mermaid Oyster Bar) image

This is Zach Braff's (of Scrubs) favorite salad from The Mermaid Oyster Bar in New York City. Recipe was in Food Network Magazine June 2010. I think some grilled shrimp would be DIVINE on top of this salad!!! I suggest letting the dressing rest for an hour or two to get maximum flavor.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise (OK to sub light)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
kosher salt (I use seasoning salt or old bay seasoning)
6 thick strips smoked bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 head iceberg lettuce
5 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by whisking the mayo, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and salt to taste in a small bowl to smooth.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Roughly chop the lettuce, then toss with some of the dressing in a serving bowl. Top with the tomatoes and scallions.
  • Scatter the bacon and cheese over the salad; season with pepper and sprinkle with the parsley.
  • Serve with more dressing on the side.

ST. ANSELM'S ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



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This wedge salad, adorned with blue cheese and warm bacon vinaigrette, is served at the restaurant St. Anselm in Brooklyn. The revelatory vinaigrette is actually a roux made with bacon fat, then thinned with cider vinegar and water, a hit of sugar and another of Dijon mustard. It is superb, and it would not be out of place drizzled over grilled asparagus, accompanied by chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
1 large head of iceberg lettuce, cut and cored into 4 wedges
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon fat in the skillet.
  • Lower the heat under the skillet, then stir in the flour and cook, stirring often with a spoon, until the flour is lightly browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the mixture, along with the vinegar, sugar and mustard, and allow to come to a simmer. Whisk the mixture frequently until the dressing is thick enough to resemble gravy and coat the back of a spoon, approximately 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Put the iceberg wedges on plates. Drizzle with the warm dressing, and sprinkle with the bacon pieces, blue cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 709 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH WARM BACON AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge Salad with Warm Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Sauce     Cheese     Lunch     Bacon     Chill

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese
Buttermilk (optional)
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges, each with some core attached
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the cheese and stir until well blended. If too thick, thin with buttermilk by tablespoonfuls to desired consistency.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and beginning to crisp.
  • Arrange the lettuce wedges on plates. Spoon the dressing over. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the warm bacon from the skillet onto the salads, dividing equally. Garnish with red onion.
  • do ahead
  • The DRESSING can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

MAMA'S ICEBERG WEDGE WIH HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



Mama's Iceberg Wedge Wih Homemade Thousand Island Dressing image

This recipe is from Paula Deen. I made it to go with a simple beef tenderloin and it was a perfect accompaniment. Even if you aren't a HUGE tomato fan, do sprinkle a few on. The combination of all of these ingredients is what makes this such a successful yet simple dish.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup ketchup
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and very finely chopped
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
salt and pepper
lemon pepper seasoning
1 small head iceberg lettuce
crumbled bacon, for serving
roma tomato, diced finely (optional)

Steps:

  • For Dressing: Whisk mayo, ketchup, egg, relish and seasonings.
  • To assemble salad: Cut lettuce into 4 wedges, taking out any hard pieces. Place each on a plate and top with dressing, bacon and tomato.

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH WARM BACON & BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge With Warm Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing image

Make and share this Iceberg Wedge With Warm Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese
buttermilk (optional)
1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges, each with some core attached
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Add blue cheese and stir until well blended.
  • If too thick, thin with buttermilk by tablespoonfuls to desired consistency.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.).
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and beginning to crisp.
  • Arrange lettuce on plates.
  • Spoon dressing over.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer warm bacon from skillet onto salads, dividing equally.
  • Garnish with red onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.9, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 57.9, Sodium 1081.2, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 11.1

SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE HOUSE ICEBERG WEDGE



Sullivan's Steakhouse House Iceberg Wedge image

Make and share this Sullivan's Steakhouse House Iceberg Wedge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk, well shaken
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large iceberg lettuce (or 1 1/2 small)
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
3 plum tomatoes, seeded diced

Steps:

  • For the Dressing: Place 7 oz. blue cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, sour cream, oil, sugar, garlic and pepper in a bowl. Using a hand-held mixer on low speed, combine all the ingredients, scraping down the bowl once.
  • Refrigerate 24 hours or as long as 3 days.
  • For the Salad: Cut the lettuce head in half. Then cut each half in thirds (if small, cut each half in half).
  • Trim the core from each wedge.
  • Place the wedges on chilled salad plates. Spoon about 1/3 cup of dressing over each wedge, allowing it to run over the sides. Sprinkle each with blue cheese and tomatoes, dividing evenly.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 1065.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 14.3

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH CHUNKY GORGONZOLA DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge With Chunky Gorgonzola Dressing image

Make and share this Iceberg Wedge With Chunky Gorgonzola Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb pancetta or 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4-6 wedges, each with some core attached
4 radishes, thinly sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons apple cider or 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • For the Salad: Cook pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain the extra fat and set aside.
  • For the Gorgonzola Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add 1/2 cup of Gorgonzola to the bowl and mash with a fork. Add the sour cream and whisk together. Serve or store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.
  • To assemble: Arrange iceberg wedges on plates. Spoon dressing over wedges and garnish with pancetta, radishes, cherry tomato halves, and remaining gorgonzola crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 492.4, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.1

EASY ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD



Easy Iceberg Wedge Salad image

Great for bbq's and picnics. To take and go-prepare the dressing and place it in a screw-top jar. Assemble just prior to serving.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 iceberg lettuce
6 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
1/4 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
3 teaspoons fresh coriander, roughly choped (cilantro leaves)
sea salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut lettuce in half. Remove the outer leaves from the lettuce (THese are discarded). Rinse the lettuce halves and set aside, cut-side down to dry.
  • Cut each lettuce half into quarters to create the wedges. You now have 8 small wedges.
  • in a bowl- combine the sweet chilli sauce, the oil, lime zest and lime juice. Mix well.
  • Stir the coriander through the sauce.
  • Place the wedges on serving plates or a large platter.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 64.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.8

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge with Pancetta and Gorgonzola Dressing image

Summer is almost here and it time to enjoy fresh salads. I actually loves salads year around. This is one of my favorite american classic salads all jazzed up. Happy Cooking! sw:)

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

GORGONZOLA DRESSING
1 c sour cream
1 c oilve oil mayonnaise
4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 medium garlic cloves, grated
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
SALAD
1 large iceberg lettuce, cut into 4-6 wedges
2 small roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
8-10 slice pancetta, cooked, drained

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients except cheese and mix well. After mixed well, fold in cheese and chill for at leat 30 minutes
  • 2. Place lettuce wedges on chilled salad plates and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish the salad with pancetta slices or crumbles, onions, tomatoes and sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper.

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH BACON & BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Iceberg Wedge with Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing image

This classic combo is back - and bacon makes it better than ever. So easy and elegant! I love this salad and I love blue cheese dressing. Add warm bacon...what could be better? This recipe from: Bon Appétit

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c mayonnaise ( do not use light, it makes the dressing runny)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 c coarsely crumbled blue cheese
buttermilk (optional)
1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges, each with some core attached
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add blue cheese and stir until well blended. If too thick, thin with buttermilk by tablespoonfuls to desired consistency. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • 2. (Do not cook bacon until ready to use)** Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and beginning to crisp. Arrange lettuce on plates. Spoon dressing over. Using slotted spoon, transfer warm bacon from skillet onto salads, dividing equally. Garnish with red onion.
  • 3. *** And if I have them, I will cup up cherry tomatoes and sprinkle some on top. Mmmmmm!

Tips:

  • Choose the right iceberg lettuce: Look for a head of iceberg lettuce that is firm and heavy, with tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Cut the lettuce properly: Cut the iceberg lettuce into wedges, not slices. This will help the lettuce hold together better when you dress it.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't just stick to bacon and blue cheese. There are endless possibilities for toppings on an iceberg wedge salad. Try crumbled hard-boiled eggs, chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, or avocado.
  • Make your own dressing: It's easy to make your own dressing for an iceberg wedge salad. Simply whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, and seasonings. You can also add a bit of blue cheese or bacon bits for extra flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Iceberg wedge salads are best served immediately after they are made. The lettuce will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

The iceberg wedge salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying salad, give the iceberg wedge salad a try.

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