Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe GryphonWedge Salad Recipe

Wedge Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Gryphon
Time40m
Serves4

Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, local Maple candied bacon, house Jasper Hill blue cheese dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Maple Candied Bacon

Blue Cheese Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Iceberg Lettuce

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the lettuce wedges.

Making the Maple Candied Bacon

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bacon strips on the sheet and brush with maple syrup.

  2. 4

    Bake the Bacon

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from oven and let cool. Once cool, chop into pieces.

Making the Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the blue cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 6

    Adjust the Consistency

    If the dressing is too thick, add more buttermilk to reach your desired consistency.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the iceberg wedges and top with the candied bacon pieces.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious wedge salad!

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