WEDGE SALAD

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Bacon     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces slab bacon into 1"-thick pieces
1/2 finely chopped small shallot
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled mild blue cheese
kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
1 small head of iceberg lettuce
1/4 thinly sliced small red onion

Steps:

  • Cut 4 ounces slab bacon into 1"-thick pieces and cook in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk 1/2 finely chopped small shallot, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a small bowl; fold in 1/2 cup crumbled mild blue cheese. Adjust consistency with sour cream or buttermilk, if needed. Season dressing generously with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more vinegar, if needed. Cut 1 small head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges; place on plates and spoon dressing over. Top with bacon, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and more crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.

Thaddeus Maybe
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so easy to put together. I will definitely be making this again.


Puja Biswas
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chastro Maestro
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese dressing, but this salad was still really good. The bacon and tomatoes were cooked perfectly, and the lettuce was fresh and crisp. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who is looking for a light and refr


Ahmad El Masri
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Meh. I've had better.


Eduardo Vieira
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This wedge salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese dressing, and fresh vegetables was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the red onion, which added a nice sharpness to the salad. I will de