This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Easy Wedge Salad
A wedge salad is the perfect way to start a steak dinner or BBQ, but it also makes a great lunch on its own! The balance of flavors between the creamy blue cheese dressing, tangy tomatoes, and crisp, salty bacon is always a treat!
There's something about seeing a huge chunk of fully loaded iceberg lettuce on the plate that makes it look more special than your usual salad, but maybe that's just me. The great thing is, you don't ever need an occasion or excuse to enjoy a crisp and refreshing wedge salad!
This tantalizing salad is quick to make and fun to serve as an easy side dish!
Jump to:
🥘 Ingredients
A classic wedge salad is made with blue cheese, but it is known to be a more divisive dressing. If you aren't a blue cheese fan, it would still taste amazing with ranch or Caesar and any other crumbled or shredded cheese!
- Iceberg Lettuce - 1 head of fresh iceberg lettuce
- Bacon - 4 slices cooked and crumbled.
- Cherry Tomatoes - 1 cup of diced cherry tomatoes.
- Chives - 1 tablespoon diced chives.
- Blue Cheese Dressing - 1 cup of blue cheese salad dressing.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles - ¼ cup of crumbled blue cheese.
Make your wedge fully loaded! Add more of your favorite salad toppings including croutons or cheese crisps, sliced radishes, fresh green onions, sunflower seeds or pepitas, the list goes on!
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
This fuss-free iceberg lettuce wedge salad recipe is hard to mess up. You just need a cutting board, knife, measuring cups, and a few plates for serving!
- Prep. Before quartering your head of lettuce, peel the outer 2-3 layers off (or more until you get to nice, firm, fresh leaves). Then, hit the butt of the stem onto the counter or a hard working surface. You should be able to pull the core out, then cut the lettuce into quarters.
- Add toppings. Put each of the 4 wedges on a plate and divide the 1 cup of blue cheese dressing evenly between them, drizzling it over the top. Then sprinkle each wedge with the 4 slices of crumbled or chopped crisp bacon, 1 cup of diced cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, and ¼ cup of blue cheese crumbles.
- Enjoy. Serve the salads cold right away.
A fresh wedge salad can be a tasty part of any meal! They are particularly delicious before enjoying a hearty pan seared ribeye steak, country style pork ribs, or any meaty main course. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- The smaller you dice the toppings, the more they will stay on top of the lettuce wedge.
- You can prepare the toppings up to 24 hours in advance and keep them in the fridge to save on time!
- Storing: If you have leftovers you can refrigerate them, though the salad is best when first made because the tomatoes tend to become watery after sitting. Place it in an airtight container and enjoy within 24-48 hours.
😋 More Cheap Easy Side Dishes!
- Caprese Salad
- Polenta
- Oven Garlic Bread
- Curry Roasted Potatoes
- Microwave Mac and Cheese
- Tomatoes and Rice
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page.
Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
📋 Recipe
Wedge Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
- 1 tablespoon chives (diced)
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare your lettuce by peeling off the outer 2-3 layers of leaves (or more until you get to nice, firm, fresh leaves). Then, hit the butt of the stem onto your counter or a hard working surface. Pull out the core and quarter the lettuce.1 head iceberg lettuce
- Plate each of the wedges and top them with the blue cheese dressing, chopped crisp bacon, diced cherry tomatoes, chives, and blue cheese crumbles.4 slices bacon, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chives, 1 cup blue cheese dressing, ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- Serve cold right away.
Equipment You May Need
Notes
- The smaller you dice the toppings, the more they will stay on top of the lettuce wedge.
- You can prepare the toppings up to 24 hours in advance and keep them in the fridge to save on time!
- If you have leftovers you can refrigerate them, though the salad is best when first made because the tomatoes tend to become watery after sitting. Place it in an airtight container and enjoy within 24-48 hours.
Nutrition
Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
Thanks for coming! Let me know what you think: