Iceberg Wedge with Warm Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this indulgent Iceberg Wedge with Warm Bacon Blue Cheese Dressing, a perfect balance of crisp and creamy flavors. A chilled iceberg wedge provides a satisfying crunch, while the rich, warm dressing combines smoky bacon, tangy blue cheese, and a velvety blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream for a truly decadent topping. Finished with juicy cherry tomatoes, a sprinkling of chives, and extra bacon crumbles, this salad is an irresistible mix of freshness and bold flavors. Ideal as an elegant starter or a show-stopping side dish, it’s ready in just 25 minutes and is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're searching for a flavorful bacon blue cheese dressing recipe or a creative way to serve iceberg lettuce, this dish is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Iceberg lettuce
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 0.75 cup Blue cheese crumbles
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 0.33 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic clove (minced)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons Chives (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove any wilted outer leaves from the iceberg lettuce and cut it into 4 equal wedges. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep crisp.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 3

To make the warm bacon blue cheese dressing, heat the skillet containing the reserved bacon drippings over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, and red wine vinegar to the skillet, stirring continuously to combine. Allow the mixture to warm through, but do not boil.

Step 5

Stir in 1/2 cup of the blue cheese crumbles until melted and integrated into the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped bacon pieces, reserving a small handful for garnish.

Step 7

To assemble, place a wedge of iceberg lettuce on each plate. Drizzle generously with the warm bacon blue cheese dressing.

Step 8

Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes, remaining blue cheese crumbles, and reserved bacon over the wedges.

Step 9

Finish with a sprinkle of chopped chives for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1303.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1646.3

Total Fat 142.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 291.6mg	0%
Sodium 3912.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 11.9IU	0%
Calcium 689.0mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1845.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.1%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 12.1%