Best 7 Outback Style Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Recipes

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Outback Steakhouse's Blue Cheese Wedge Salad is a classic dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. The wedge salad features a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with crumbled blue cheese, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, red onions, and a creamy blue cheese dressing. The salad is garnished with fresh parsley and served with warm bread or crackers. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this iconic salad in the comfort of your own home. Additionally, the article includes variations of the classic recipe, such as a lighter version with grilled chicken or shrimp, a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables, and a vegan version with a plant-based blue cheese dressing. With its combination of fresh ingredients, creamy dressing, and bold flavors, this Outback-style Blue Cheese Wedge Salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE RANCH AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION (OUTBACK COPYCAT)



Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Ranch and Balsamic Reduction (Outback Copycat) image

Provided by Jen

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 small head iceberg lettuce (cut into 4 wedges)
6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 red onion, chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
Corn from one ear of sweet corn (leave raw)
1 avocado, chopped
1/2 cup real mayonnaise ((I use lowfat))
1/2 cup sour cream (may sub Greek yogurt with a pinch of sugar)
1/3 cup Blue cheese crumbles
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried chives
1/2 tsp EACH dried dill, garlic powder
1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper
3 tablespoons milk (more or less as needed)
Dash of cayenne pepper ((optional))
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Blue cheese crumbles ((optional))
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined. Add milk to reach desired consistency. Best if chilled at least 30 minutes. Can be made days in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Note: Make just before serving or Reduction will thicken too much.
  • Add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer just until the consistency of syrup (it will thicken upon standing). Remove from heat. If Reduction thickens before you use it, then stir in a little water and reheat in the pan.
  • Add wedges to individual plates and top with desired amount of Blue Cheese Ranch followed by tomatoes, onions, corn and bacon. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with additional blue cheese if desired.

OUTBACK BLUE CHEESE WEDGE SALAD



Outback Blue Cheese Wedge Salad image

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Provided by TraskL

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

DRESSING:
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon Sugar
2 tablespoons Blue Cheese Crumbles
Kosher Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
SALAD:
1 small head Iceberg Lettuce trimmed, quartered
1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
1/4 small Red Onion thinly sliced
4 slices Bacon cooked and finely chopped
1/4 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • 1) Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, buttermilk, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the sugar, balsamic vinegar and 2 tbl. water in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and let cool. 3) Make the salad: Divide the iceberg wedges among plates. Spoon the dressing on top, letting it run down the sides. Drizzle all over with some of the glaze, about 1 tsp. per wedge (you will not need all the glaze). Top with the tomatoes, red onion, bacon and blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 26.2015502162557 g, Carbohydrate 82.1199188637443 g, Cholesterol 39.2232481014872 mg, Fiber 0.669812513302295 g, Protein 6.88572441723998 g, SaturatedFat 8.08806899331361 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (222g), Sodium 2515.62885015325 mg, Sugar 81.450106350442 g, TransFat 9.98266091754642 g

COPYCAT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Copycat Outback Steakhouse Chopped Blue Cheese Salad image

A compliation of several different recipes that I found - none were *quite* right. To save time and money, you can also sub in Marzetti's Blue Cheese Vinagarette - it is a pretty good dressing without all the work!

Provided by mykidslightmylife

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup sliced-lengthwise pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 cups chopped bibb lettuce or 3 cups butter lettuce
3 cups chopped red leaf lettuce
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
1 green onion, chopped
4 ounces angel hair pasta
oil (for frying)
crouton (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside.
  • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Chop the lettuces into smallish bite-sized pieces; use a salad spinner to wash and dry them. Slice the green onion.
  • Break the angel hair into small, 2 inch pieces. Cook until al dente. Heat oil in a skillet, and fry drained pasta until crispy. Drain on paper towel and cool.
  • Place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl (one large enough to toss the salad in). Add the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped onion. Break the cooled pecan slices apart and sprinkle them over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 298.3, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 9.9

LETTUCE WEDGE SALAD - LIKE OUTBACK



Lettuce Wedge Salad - Like Outback image

A NEW item on the menu at Outback! It was so delicious I have attempted to duplicate this wonderful salad. The toasted pecans were an optional item on the menu and just makes the salad!! The flavor is AWESOME! For more than 2 servings double recipe.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into a wedge
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut into halves
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place lettuce wedge on a salad plate. Add grape tomato halves and onion on top of wedge.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecan pieces.
  • Dressing: Mix ingredients and allow to sit for 30 minutes or more for flavors to meld. Drizzle on top of salad.
  • Enjoy!

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing image

A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or make it a dip for Buffalo wings. -Jenn Smith, East Providence, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash cayenne pepper
1 large head iceberg lettuce
2 cups chopped assorted tomatoes
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Cut lettuce into 6 wedges. To serve, top wedges with dressing, tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BLUE CHEESE WEDGE SALAD (LIKE THE ONE AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Blue Cheese Wedge Salad (like the one at Outback Steakhouse) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by mrboyton

Number Of Ingredients 22

DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk **
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
SALAD:
1 head iceberg lettuce
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
6 ounces crumbed blue cheese
Salt and pepper
BALSAMIC GLAZE:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make the balsamic glaze by putting the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and heating it over medium until it is reduced by half. Make the dressing. Combine mayonnaise, 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, onion, pecans, chopped tomato and crumbled blue cheese. Top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Just a little bit. Serve nice and cold, adding salt and pepper to taste. . **If you don't have buttermilk, and really, who does? You can take a cup of regular milk and add 1 3/4 tsp of cream of tartar - whisk it together and viola! Buttermilk. Lemon juice also works in lieu of cream of tartar.

OUTBACK BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING - COPYCAT



Outback Blue Cheese Salad Dressing - Copycat image

Make and share this Outback Blue Cheese Salad Dressing - Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together by hand in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To make the blue cheese dressing, use a high-quality blue cheese that is crumbly and flavorful. Maytag Blue or Gorgonzola are good choices.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the bacon bits, cook bacon in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and then crumble.
  • To assemble the salad, start with a bed of lettuce. Then, top with the blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, and red onions.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

This Outback-style blue cheese wedge salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon bits, and tangy red onions all come together to create a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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