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Crispy Keto Wedge Salad Recipe with Easy Blue Cheese Dressing

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A quick and easy keto-friendly wedge salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, smoky bacon, and a creamy homemade blue cheese dressing. Perfect for a low-carb, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, quartered
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • Optional: halved cherry tomatoes or sliced radishes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place 6 slices of thick-cut bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy but still flexible. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.
  2. Prepare the iceberg wedges: Rinse the head of iceberg lettuce and pat dry completely. Slice into four equal wedges by cutting down through the core. Trim the very bottom of the core if needed to help the wedges sit flat on the plate.
  3. Make the blue cheese dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk (or heavy cream), apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Whisk together until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold in blue cheese crumbles gently.
  4. Assemble the salad: Place each wedge on serving plates. Drizzle or spoon the blue cheese dressing generously over the wedges. Crumble cooked bacon evenly over each wedge, followed by an extra sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles and chopped chives or green onions. Add optional cherry tomatoes or radishes for color and freshness.
  5. Final touch and serve: Serve immediately to keep the lettuce crisp and the bacon crunchy. Optionally, add freshly ground black pepper on top.

Notes

Dry the lettuce thoroughly to keep wedges crispy. Cook bacon to crispy but not brittle texture. Dressing tastes better after resting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Avoid overdressing to prevent sogginess. Bacon fat can be saved for extra flavor. For dairy-free or vegetarian adaptations, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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