Classic Wedge Salad
Wedge salad is a classic American steakhouse salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce wedges topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon, and fresh tomato.
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Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, drain, and crumble.
- 2
Crumble half of the blue cheese and mix with sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice for the dressing.
- 3
Cut the lettuce into 4 wedges with core attached, rinse in cold water, and dry thoroughly.
- 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the chives.
- 5
Place lettuce wedges on plates and spoon the blue cheese dressing generously over them.
- 6
Top with bacon, tomatoes, remaining blue cheese, and chives, then serve immediately.
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