Jul 14 2026
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Wedge Salad Recipe

Inspired by Max Downtown
Time30m
Serves2

smoked pecans, maytag blue cheese, shaved red onion, house made bacon, buttermilk dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Cut the iceberg lettuce into wedges and place them on a serving plate.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    Top each lettuce wedge with smoked pecans, crumbled Maytag blue cheese, shaved red onion, and crumbled bacon.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with Dressing

    Drizzle the buttermilk dressing over the top of the wedges before serving.

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