This classic Blue Cheese Wedge Salad is made with iceberg lettuce, crumbled crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, and cherry tomatoes.
This tasty salad goes with any meal!
Classic wedge salad
This wedge salad is just one of those salads that never seems to go out of style. It goes with just about any main dish and it's so easy to make. And the presentation always makes an impressive statement!
Serve as a side or as a main dish and make the wedges any size you'd like! Be certain to check out all my variations too!
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
This salad needs just a few simple ingredients.
- Iceberg Lettuce - Select a firm head of lettuce. Iceberg heads vary in size so select one that fits your needs.
- Blue Cheese Dressing - Make your own or use your favorite store-bought dressing. You can use ranch instead if you're not a fan of blue cheese dressing.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles - The crumbles add a bit more flavor! If you're not a fan of blue cheese, use shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bacon - Crispy bacon adds flavor, texture, and saltiness.
- Cherry Tomatoes - Adds color, flavor, and texture.
Step-by-step directions
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Remove any limp outer layers of the lettuce.
- Slice lettuce in half from top to bottom, right through the center of the core.
- Cut a small wedge to remove the core.
- Rinse each half of the lettuce under cool water. Allow the water to fill all the layers. Place lettuce with the cut side down and allow all the water to drain off.
- Cut each half into small wedges. You can cut into halves or thirds, depending on the size of your head of lettuce and how large you'd like each serving to be.
- Place each wedge with the rounded side down onto a plate.
- Drizzle with blue cheese dressing.
- Sprinkle with bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add a bit of salt and pepper and serve.
Recipe tips
- Try to drain all of the excess water from the lettuce. Shake the head to help remove water.
- Slice wedges into any size portion that works for you.
- Serve wedge salad on a platter or individual plates.
- Serve extra dressing on the side
Frequently asked questions
Once you've added the toppings, you'll want to serve right away.
Variations
- Use your favorite dressing - ranch, Thousand Island, or Italian all work well.
- Top with shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or gouda cheese
- Add diced avocado
- Add roasted sunflower seeds or toasted pecans
Chopped wedge salad
This chopped wedge salad is stepping a bit out of the box. It's everything you love about a wedge salad, but chopped up and placed in a bowl!
To make, chop the iceberg lettuce into small bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and then sprinkle with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and cherry tomatoes.
It's an easy way to enjoy the wedge salad in one big bowl!
More delicious salads to enjoy
- Caesar Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Mediterranean Orzo Salad
- Southwest Quinoa Salad
- Asian Chicken Salad
- Easy Pasta Salad
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Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup blue cheese salad dressing
- ¼ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Remove any limp outer layers of the lettuce.1 head iceberg lettuce
- Slice lettuce in half from top to bottom, right through the center of the core.
- Cut a small wedge to remove the core.
- Rinse each half of the lettuce under cool water. Allow the water to fill all the layers. Place lettuce with the cut side down and allow all the water to drain off.
- Cut each half into small wedges. You can cut into halves or thirds, depending on the size of your head of lettuce and how large you'd like each serving to be.
- Place each wedge with the rounded side down onto a plate.
- Drizzle with blue cheese dressing.1 cup blue cheese salad dressing
- Sprinkle with bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes.¼ cup crispy bacon bits, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- Add a bit of salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- Try to drain all of the excess water from the lettuce. Shake the head to help remove water.
- Slice wedges into any size portion that works for you.
- Serve wedge salad on a platter or individual plates.
- Serve extra dressing on the side
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
custom recipe book says
This Blue Cheese Wedge Salad looks absolutely delicious and perfect as a side or main dish! The combination of crispy bacon, blue cheese, and fresh cherry tomatoes on crunchy iceberg lettuce is a classic. Love the helpful tips and variations provided for customizing it to personal tastes
Kathy says
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Karen says
I love this salad. I added chopped red onions to it. Yummm
Kathy says
Chopped onions would be a great addition! Thanks! 🙂