Classic Wedge Salad - The Salad I Could Eat Everyday

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining a smoky flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Cut the iceberg lettuce into fourths to create wedges.

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Cook the bacon strips until crispy and chop them into pieces.

In a bowl, combine sherry vinegar, olive oil, sour cream or Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, minced garlic, and crumbled blue cheese to make the dressing.

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assemble the salad by placing the lettuce wedges on a plate, topping them with cherry tomatoes and crispy bacon, and drizzling the dressing over the top.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens