Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDumbwaiter RestaurantWedge Salad Recipe

Wedge Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

baby wedge, tomato, red onion, bacon lardons, smoked bleu cheese dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Prepare Lettuce

    Cut the baby iceberg lettuce into quarters, leaving the core intact to hold the wedges together.

  2. 2

    Slice Tomatoes

    Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice Red Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and separate the rings.

Cook Bacon

  1. 4

    Cook Bacon Lardons

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon lardons until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Prepare Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Assemble Salad

  1. 6

    Plate the Wedge Salad

    On a plate, place a quarter of the iceberg lettuce. Top with cherry tomato halves, red onion rings, and crispy bacon lardons.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the smoked bleu cheese dressing generously over the salad. Crumble the smoked bleu cheese on top as a finishing touch.

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