Jennifer West
@jenwesjourney
Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
This Classic Wedge Salad features crisp iceberg lettuce topped with a rich and creamy blue cheese dressing, fresh tomatoes, and red onions. It's a perfect side dish or a light meal that brings together bold flavors and textures.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:lunch
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:12
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 pound, divided
- 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 clove
- to taste
- 1 head
- 2
- 1
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing.
Step 1
Start by gathering all the fresh ingredients you'll need for your delicious salad and creamy dressing.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine half of the crumbled blue cheese with mayonnaise, buttermilk, red wine vinegar, sour cream, a sprinkle of sugar, olive oil, minced garlic, and a dash of ground black pepper.
Step 3
Grab an electric hand mixer and blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a rich and flavorful dressing.
Step 4
Once it's ready, cover the bowl and pop it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the salad.
Step 5
When you're ready to serve, take a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce and place it on a salad plate.
Step 6
Generously drizzle the chilled blue cheese dressing over the lettuce, letting it cascade down the sides.
Step 7
For a burst of color and flavor, top your dressed lettuce with diced Roma tomatoes, sliced red onion, and the remaining crumbled blue cheese.
Step 8
This salad not only looks stunning but also offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Step 9
Enjoy every bite!.