Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad

Prepare to bow down to the Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad, a dish so magnificent it’ll make you want to roll out the red carpet in your dining room. This isn’t just any wedge salad – it’s the Beyoncé of salads, fierce and fabulous.

We start with crisp, crunchy iceberg lettuce, cut into perfect wedges that would make a geometry teacher weep with joy. The magic happens with the toppings: a homemade blue cheese dressing so good you might be tempted to drink it, a shower of crispy bacon bits, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy red onions, crumbled eggs, and a sprinkle of fresh chives for that fancy touch. To finish, we crown our creation with a drizzle of balsamic reduction – the tiara on our Ice Queen.

The result? A salad that’s cool, creamy, crunchy, and utterly indulgent. It’s perfect for those nights when you want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen.

But the Ice Queen is nothing if not adaptable. Spice it up with jalapeños, go herbaceous with fresh basil or dill, add some crunch with toasted nuts, or make it skinny with a light vinaigrette. Serve it solo with grilled chicken, set up a DIY wedge salad bar for the family, or pre-assemble mini wedges for a party.

For an Instagram-worthy presentation, serve on a chilled plate, deconstruct it in a mason jar, or create salad kebabs. Remember, with this salad, you’re not just making dinner – you’re creating edible art. So next time someone says iceberg lettuce is boring, just smile. You know the truth. You’re bringing back the classics, one fabulous wedge at a time.

Ice Queen Lettuce Wedge Salad

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Transform humble iceberg lettuce into a regal feast with this crunchy, creamy, and utterly indulgent elevation to the classic wedge salad.

• Author: Amanda MacArthur
• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 0 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Salads & Dressings

Ingredients

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• 1 head of Ice Queen Lettuce (Iceberg), cut into 4 wedges
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 egg, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic reduction

For the blue cheese dressing:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. For the dressing, mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Place each lettuce wedge on a plate.
3. Drizzle generously with blue cheese dressing.
4. Top with crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, egg, and red onion.
5. Sprinkle with fresh chives.
6. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
7. Serve immediately and prepare for applause.

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If you make this wedge salad recipe, I’d love to know how you liked it!