Introducing the ultimate WedgeSalad with the most amazing homemade blue cheese dressing! This classic, crunchy salad is the perfect combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, smoky bacon bits, and is topped off with the best homemade blue cheese dressing. This dish is a crowd pleaser and always a hit at dinner parties and special events.
DRESSING: To measure blue cheese, pack it tightly in a 1/3 measuring cup. Then transfer the measured blue cheese to a medium-sized bowl. Mash blue cheese and buttermilk together with a fork until the mixture resembles large-curd cottage cheese*. Add in the remaining dressing ingredients. Season to taste with salt & pepper (I add 1/4 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper). If desired, add in 1 tbsp fresh chives. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust to personal preference. Cover dressing and place in the fridge until ready to use. Stir again before using. *If you'd rather have a smooth dressing, blend everything except the chives together. Stir through chives after blending.
BACON: Cook bacon, let cool, and finely chop.
SALAD: Cut the head of lettuce into quarters, remove cores, and discard any bad outer leaves. Set cut wedges on individual plates. Spoon dressing (adding to taste) over individual wedges. (You may have leftover dressing; it will keep up to a week in the fridge). Divide bacon, tomatoes, and extra blue cheese evenly among the wedges. If desired, sprinkle chives on top. Serve salads with a fork and knife!
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Notes
Note 1: Bluecheese: This is the key ingredient that gives the dressing its signature flavor so use a good brand. Look for high-quality, crumbly blue cheese such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton.Note 2: Mayonnaise: Use a good mayonnaise; the better the mayo, the better the dressing will taste. I love Hellman’s/Best Foods®.