fancy wedge salad with all the trimmings

6 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Mar 26, 2024

This is a great salad to serve with your favorite steak.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons light mayo
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, quartered
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes
  • red onion rings
  • 3 tablespoons bacon pieces
  • Parmesan cheese, optional

How To Make fancy wedge salad with all the trimmings

  • Step 1
    To make the dressing, mix buttermilk, mayo, yogurt, blue cheese, and vinegar together in a small bowl or food processor.
  • Step 2
    Simmer balsamic vinegar and brown sugar on stovetop over medium to medium low heat for approximately 6 minutes until reduced by half and thickened. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
  • Step 3
    To make the salad, cut the head of lettuce into quarters and place on individual plates. Pour 3 Tbsp. dressing over each wedge. Top each with 1/4 cup tomatoes. Place red onion rings on top and sprinkle each wedge with bacon bits. Drizzle balsamic mixture over each lettuce wedge. Top with Parmesan, if desired.

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