ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH WARM BACON AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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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.

Mackzo Mackie
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This salad is the perfect side dish for a grilled steak or chicken.


Ajay Ghale
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I love the presentation of this salad. It's so simple, but it looks so elegant.


TheFallanAngel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover steak. Just slice the steak thinly and add it to the salad.


md selim
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make the dressing and bacon ahead of time, and then just assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.


Gary Clow
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


MD Eklas
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon.


Rita Dhugana
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The blue cheese dressing is the perfect finishing touch for this salad. It's creamy and tangy, and it really brings all the flavors together.


Rasha Abbas
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I love the smoky flavor of the bacon in this salad. It really takes it to the next level.


Nariyah Pollard
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


The Gozaira LTD
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I've never been a fan of iceberg lettuce, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so good that it even makes iceberg lettuce taste delicious.


Felipe Garcia
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Hycent Igentius
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together perfectly.


Amana Kalid
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mahi noor
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Misba-ul Haque Wahid
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The blue cheese dressing is the perfect complement to the crisp iceberg lettuce.


Majid Majid ashraf
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Asad Md Asaduzzaman
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.


Juliette Magana
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This salad was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The combination of the crisp iceberg lettuce, warm bacon, and creamy blue cheese dressing was divine.