Best 11 Iceberg Wedges With Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

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Iceberg lettuce wedges with blue cheese dressing is a classic American salad that is both delicious and easy to make. The crisp, refreshing lettuce is the perfect complement to the creamy, tangy dressing. This salad usually includes bacon, tomatoes, red onions, and hard-boiled eggs. It is often served as a side dish, but it can also be a main course. If you are looking for a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion, then iceberg wedges with blue cheese dressing is the perfect recipe for you.

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LETTUCE WEDGES WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Juice of 1 large lemon
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 heads iceberg lettuce
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium tomato, finely diced
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, garlic powder and onion powder. Whisk the mixture together until smooth. Add the cheese and mix just until blended. Chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Core and quarter each head of lettuce. Serve a generous dollop of dressing over each lettuce wedge and top with the bacon and tomato. Season with pepper.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup yogurt, preferably whole milk
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more as needed
Salt
ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Mash yogurt with blue cheese, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a grinding or two of pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
  • Place each wedge of iceberg lettuce on a plate, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with nuts if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 59, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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A crisp salad with tangy blue cheese dressing, crumbled cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts - a great accompaniment to steak

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Side dish, Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

50ml buttermilk
50g soured cream
50g mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
75g blue cheese , crumbled
½ small pack chives , snipped
1 iceberg lettuce washed and quartered
25g walnuts , toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Make the dressing in a medium-sized bowl by combining the buttermilk, soured cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and 50g of the blue cheese. Season and stir through the chives. Chill until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, pour half the dressing over the lettuce wedges and crumble over the remaining blue cheese and a scattering of walnuts. Serve the rest of the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

WEDGE SALAD WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This a great salad to have for a simple lunch or to serve with a nice dinner. Fresh ingredients make this salad very elegant and the wedge presentation makes it a great starter for a special occasion dinner. It is best to chill the dressing for 24 hours prior to serving.

Provided by cabanagrl

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ pound crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend using a hand mixer; chill until serving.
  • Build the salad by placing 1 lettuce wedge on each of 8 plates. Drizzle equal amounts of dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 pound blue cheese over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 892.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH WARM BACON AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Categories     Cheese     Leafy Green     Onion     Pork     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Blue Cheese     Lemon     Bacon     Spring     Summer     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese
Buttermilk (optional)
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges, each with some core attached
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add blue cheese and stir until well blended. If too thick, thin with buttermilk by tablespoonfuls to desired consistency. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and beginning to crisp. Arrange lettuce on plates. Spoon dressing over. Using slotted spoon, transfer warm bacon from skillet onto salads, dividing equally. Garnish with red onion.

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH BUTTERMILK BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 avocado, diced
2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Slice the lettuce into thick wedges. In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, salt and pepper, to taste, hot sauce, chives, garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk together, then slowly fold in the blue cheese crumbles. Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with tomatoes, avocado, and bacon. Serve.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Blue Cheese     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 large heads of iceberg lettuce, each cut into quarters
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, 1/2 cup blue cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, and vinegar in medium bowl until almost smooth. Mix in remaining blue cheese. Season dressing generously with cracked black pepper. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Arrange lettuce wedges on 8 plates. Spoon dressing over lettuce. Sprinkle with green onions and additional black pepper and serve.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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The crispy iceberg lettuce and creamy blue cheese dressing make this steak-house style salad a no-brainer side dish with your steak and potatoes dinner.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces Danish blue cheese (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
A few dashes hot sauce, such as tobasco
2 tablespoons chopped chives
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, half of the blue cheese, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
  • Stir to combine
  • Stir in chives, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve with iceberg wedges and top with remaining blue cheese.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This is a simple and fantastic retro-diner salad that is based on a recipe from the January 2003 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Another rare recipe that my picky DH actually likes! I often serve this to compliment one of his BBQ's, and sometimes add tomato wedges, especially if I have some that are garden fresh.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
2 heads iceberg lettuce, each cut into quarters
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, whisk together mayo, 1/2 cup of the blue cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, and vinegar until nearly smooth.
  • Mix in remaining blue cheese.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • (Dressing can be made 1 week ahead and stored in refrigerator).
  • Arrange lettuce wedges on 8 plates.
  • Spoon dressing over wedges.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and season with additional black pepper.

ICEBERG WEDGES WITH LOW-FAT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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We've adjusted the classic blue-cheese dressing to make a reduced-fat version that's still satisfying and flavorful in this iceberg wedge salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk reduced-fat mayonnaise, reduced-fat sour cream, and water with red-wine vinegar. Stir in minced shallot and crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces), breaking up large pieces of cheese with the spoon. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Slice iceberg lettuce into 8 wedges (remove core). Place 2 wedges on each plate; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

ICEBERG WEDGE WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This is one of my favorite ways to serve this lettuce. Cook time is the chill time for the dressing. Prep time is the time for the lettuce to chill overnight.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Low Protein

Time P1DT4m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions, minced
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For salad, remove core from an iceberg lettuce by banging core end of lettuce sharply on the counter.
  • Then grab core, twist and pull.
  • It will separate cleanly.
  • Plunge cored head of iceberg forcerfully into a sinkful of cold water.
  • Drain, wrap in a towel, and refrigerate over night.
  • For dressing, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, and lemon juice in a bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in cheese, cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • To serve, cut lettuce into 4 large wedges, spoon dressing over it, and season generously with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 482, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right iceberg lettuce: Look for heads that are firm and heavy, with tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Cut the lettuce properly: Cut the lettuce into 8 or 12 wedges, depending on the size of the head. Cut each wedge through the core so that the leaves are held together.
  • Chill the lettuce before serving: Place the lettuce wedges in a single layer on a platter and cover them with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Make the blue cheese dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the lettuce wedges with a variety of toppings: In addition to blue cheese dressing, you can also offer toppings such as crumbled bacon, chopped walnuts, sliced red onion, or diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Iceberg lettuce wedges with blue cheese dressing is a classic summer salad that is both refreshing and delicious. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're serving it at a backyard barbecue or a fancy dinner party, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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