Indulge in the classic American dish, the Iceberg Wedge Salad, elevated with a creamy Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing. This iconic salad features crisp iceberg lettuce wedges topped with crumbled blue cheese, crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and sliced red onions. The star of the show is the homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, a luscious blend of tangy buttermilk, sharp blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of garlic and onion. This recipe also includes variations for a lighter dressing option, a vegan dressing, and a keto-friendly dressing, catering to different dietary preferences. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, the Iceberg Wedge with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing is a delightful appetizer or side dish that will impress at any gathering.
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WEDGE SALAD WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
This a great salad to have for a simple lunch or to serve with a nice dinner. Fresh ingredients make this salad very elegant and the wedge presentation makes it a great starter for a special occasion dinner. It is best to chill the dressing for 24 hours prior to serving.
Provided by cabanagrl
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time P1DT30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend using a hand mixer; chill until serving.
- Build the salad by placing 1 lettuce wedge on each of 8 plates. Drizzle equal amounts of dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 pound blue cheese over each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 892.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ICEBERG WEDGES WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
These delicious iceberg wedges with buttermilk blue cheese dressing make a tasy side salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, lemon juice, coarse salt, pepper, and celery salt in a small bowl. Fold in blue cheese. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Place each wedge of lettuce on an individual plate. Drizzle each wedge with dressing and garnish with tomatoes, if desired.
ICEBERG WEDGES WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
The crispy iceberg lettuce and creamy blue cheese dressing make this steak-house style salad a no-brainer side dish with your steak and potatoes dinner.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, half of the blue cheese, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
- Stir to combine
- Stir in chives, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with iceberg wedges and top with remaining blue cheese.
ICEBERG WEDGE WITH WARM BACON AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
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
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.
SULLIVAN'S STEAKHOUSE HOUSE ICEBERG WEDGE
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
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 SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
A crisp salad with tangy blue cheese dressing, crumbled cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts - a great accompaniment to steak
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Side dish, Starter
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the dressing in a medium-sized bowl by combining the buttermilk, soured cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and 50g of the blue cheese. Season and stir through the chives. Chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, pour half the dressing over the lettuce wedges and crumble over the remaining blue cheese and a scattering of walnuts. Serve the rest of the dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
WEDGE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving the skillet with bacon fat. Brush bread slices on both sides with bacon fat. Place bread on a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown, turning once, about 5 minutes a side. Remove from oven, and reserve.
- In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, cheese, lemon juice, vinegar, shallots, parsley and cayenne. Whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- On each of 6 plates, place 2 slices of bread. Arrange a lettuce wedge on top of each bread slice.
- Pour dressing over the wedges. Sprinkle with bacon and scallions. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose a firm, crisp iceberg lettuce head for the best results.
- Cut the lettuce into wedges just before serving to prevent wilting.
- For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of buttermilk and sour cream.
- Add some crumbled bacon or chopped walnuts to the dressing for a crunchy texture.
- Serve the iceberg wedge salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the lettuce from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
The iceberg wedge salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, and salty blue cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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