Basic Bleu Cheese Salad Wedge Recipe

Cool down with this vibrant summer salad! Crisp iceberg lettuce wedges are generously topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh green onions, and a creamy, homemade bleu cheese dressing. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a refreshing and satisfying meal. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 382.8 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Bleu Cheese Salad Wedge

  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Green Onion Tops
  • Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk
  • Lemon Juice
  • 6 tablespoons crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

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How to Make Basic Bleu Cheese Salad Wedge

  1. **Make the Bleu Cheese Dressing:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons crumbled bleu cheese, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. **Gently Fold in Cheese:** Add 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese to the dressing and gently fold it in. Avoid overmixing.
  3. **Assemble the Salad:** Wash and thoroughly dry a head of iceberg lettuce. Cut it into 4 wedges. Arrange the wedges on a serving platter.
  4. **Add Toppings:** Drizzle the bleu cheese dressing generously over each lettuce wedge. Top with 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
  5. **Serve Immediately:** Enjoy your delicious and easy bleu cheese salad wedge! Consider adding bacon bits, candied pecans, or croutons for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

53g

Carbs

7g