Wedge Salad with Elegant Blue Cheese Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Wedge Salad with Elegant Blue Cheese Dressing
30 min.
8
260kcal

Suggestions


Prepare to indulge in a classic yet refined Wedge Salad, elevated with our Elegant Blue Cheese Dressing that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish serves as the perfect side to any meal or as a sophisticated starter for your next gathering, and it's entirely vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile choice for all dietary preferences.

Imagine crisp, refreshing wedges of iceberg lettuce drizzled with a creamy, flavor-packed dressing that combines the rich essence of blue cheese with the zesty notes of garlic and red wine vinegar. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, from the crunch of the lettuce to the creaminess of the dressing and the richness of the blue cheese crumbles scattered on top.

Not only is this salad easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it also makes for an impressive presentation on any dining table. With savory diced tomatoes and vibrant slices of red onion, this salad is not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a gourmet snack, this Wedge Salad with Elegant Blue Cheese Dressing is sure to become a satisfying favorite that leaves everyone coming back for seconds. Dive into this culinary experience and enjoy the exquisite flavors that make this salad a timeless delight!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • clove garlic minced
  • servings ground pepper black to taste
  • head iceberg lettuce cut into 8 wedges
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • small onion red thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
  •  roma tomatoes diced
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.5 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend using a hand mixer; chill until serving.
  2. Build the salad by placing 1 lettuce wedge on each of 8 plates.
  3. Drizzle equal amounts of dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 pound blue cheese over each salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein11.64%
Fat76.31%
Carbs12.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.14
Glycemic Load
2.81
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.3765217532282%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
3.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.79kcal
12.99%
Fat:22.24g
34.21%
Saturated Fat:8.12g
50.75%
Carbohydrates:7.9g
2.63%
Net Carbohydrates:6.64g
2.41%
Sugar:5.52g
6.14%
Cholesterol:32.48mg
10.83%
Sodium:436.45mg
18.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.63g
15.26%
Vitamin K:42.38µg
40.36%
Calcium:188.01mg
18.8%
Vitamin A:754.88IU
15.1%
Phosphorus:149.13mg
14.91%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.69%
Folate:36.34µg
9.09%
Selenium:5.28µg
7.54%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.34%
Potassium:255.48mg
7.3%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.06%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.84%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.72%
Zinc:1mg
6.64%
Vitamin C:5.25mg
6.36%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.84%
Fiber:1.26g
5.05%
Magnesium:16.74mg
4.18%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.75%
Iron:0.53mg
2.96%
Copper:0.05mg
2.63%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.5%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2%
Source:Allrecipes