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Southern Wedge Salad

A crisp iceberg wedge dressed with creamy buttermilk dressing, smoky bacon, toasted pecans, and sharp blue cheese.

23 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

AmericanSaladStovetopLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SugarAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, wedged
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 4 slices chopped thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp and internal temperature reaches 160F, then drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup sour cream, half of the 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    Arrange 1 head wedged iceberg lettuce on serving plates.

  4. 4

    Drizzle dressing over the lettuce wedges, then top with 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, remaining blue cheese, cooked thick-cut bacon, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Southern Wedge Salad reach?

For Southern Wedge Salad, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Southern Wedge Salad?

The entry for Southern Wedge Salad calls for 1/4 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Southern Wedge Salad?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Southern Wedge Salad uses 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped.

Can I make Southern Wedge Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Southern Wedge Salad is 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Southern Wedge Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup pecans, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Southern Wedge Salad keep?

Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Southern Wedge Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the pecans at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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