Bright, crisp lettuce topped with creamy blue cheese, salty bacon and bright fresh tomatoes that burst with flavor! This copycat Outback Wedge Salad Recipe is an easy to make, delicious salad everyone loves!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
But when you think about it, who doesn't love a great salad? (A Steakhouse Salad is one of my favorites!) The wedge salad is a favorite I love the creamy salad dressing and the blue cheese crumbles! Salty bacon with fresh tomatoes to cut thru the heavy dressing - YUM!.
This is an easy salad, so simple to put together!
I've even served it for large groups because the Outback Steak Salad can be made ahead. One year at our family reunion, we had about 35 for dinner. I made this salad using 4 heads of lettuce cut into smaller wedges.
I figured it was safe because not everyone would eat it...right? Unfortunately, (fortunately?!!) everyone loved it! There wasn't a crumb left in the pan at the end of the meal!
🗒️ Ingredients
For the exact measurements for the wedge salad recipe, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- head iceberg lettuce
- cherry tomatoes
- red onions
- green onions
- bacon
- cup blue cheese dressing (homemade dressing below) or store-bought
- blue cheese crumbles
🔪 Instructions
- Remove any loose or brown outer leaves and discard. Remove the core.
- Slice the lettuce head in half and again so there are four wedges. Place the wedges on a platter.
- Slice and quarter the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion and slice the green onion.
- Top each wedge with blue cheese dressing (this helps the other items to stick), cherry tomatoes, red and green onions, bacon and blue cheese crumbles. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.
🙋♀️ FAQ's
If you've never had a wedge salad it's made from a head of iceberg lettuce, sliced into four to six wedges.
The traditional dressing served with this salad is blue cheese, but you can top with your favorite - ranch dressing, balsamic dressing or a creamy vinaigrette.
Iceberg lettuce is is served in a wedge and it's best to use a sharp knife to slice it into bite size pieces at the table.
Iceberg of course! I know many think it is a throw-away lettuce, but when it is fresh, the flavor is so bright!
Yes, you can prep all of the ingredients - fry the bacon, drain and crumble. Slice and dice the fresh vegetables, have everything prepped so you can slice the lettuce and top shortly before serving!
Yes, you should wash the lettuce before serving. The best way is to remove any limp or brown outer leaves. Remove the core and run it under cold water. Invert it so water can easily drain.
👍 Tips
You can always fry the bacon and dice the onions ahead of time.
A classic wedge salad recipe is a great make ahead salad because the lettuce doesn't wilt as readily as salad made with romaine or baby greens once it's dress. I've made it 2 hours ahead of time, topping it with salad dressing and all the fixings. Covered and refrigerated it stayed fresh!
Don't forget to top your salad with a touch of fresh ground black pepper and a healthy pinch of salt! That pinch of salt is the magic ingredient that explains why restaurant salads taste better. It's because they are well seasoned!
In a hurry? Use store-bought salad dressing. Extra blue cheese crumbles will make this salad even yummier!
Variations
Really you can top this salad with any of your favorite toppings!
- cucumbers
- radishes
- bell peppers
- olives
- cilantro
- red onions
- nuts or sesame seeds
- avocado chunks
- raw corn
- frozen peas
- croutons
Serving suggestions
If you're wondering what to serve with wedge salad, then I would suggest steak of course! This Grilled Tri Tip Recipe is so good! Tender, juicy meat every time.
Of course this is delicious with chicken as well. Try it with Chili Lime Chicken or Lemon Pepper Chicken - both are great combinations!
So many yummy savory ingredients - creamy blue cheese, salty bacon, fresh tomatoes
You can make your own salad dressing or cheat and use your favorite store bought dressing. Taking a shortcut? That's ok by me, I'll never tell! 😉
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- Grilled Shrimp Nicoise Salad Recipe - A big hearty salad that eats like a meal - delicious!
- Packed with greens and tangy sprouts this recipe for Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is a great side salad or easy lunch!
When you make this please comment below and let me know what you think! I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @bowl_me_over or #bowlmeover - so I can see your photos!
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Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Recipe
Iceberg Wedge Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce cut into quarters
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onions thinly sliced
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon crumbles cooked & crumbled
- blue cheese salad dressing recipe below or store bought
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Remove any loose or brown outer leaves and discard. Remove the core.
- Slice the lettuce head in half and again so there are four wedges. Place the wedges on a platter.
- Slice & quarter the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion & slice the green onion.
- Top each wedge with blue cheese dressing (this helps the other items to stick), cherry tomatoes, red and green onions & blue cheese crumbles. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together - if the mixture is too stiff, add some buttermilk or milk to loosen it up. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine, stir again before serving - enjoy!
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My brother and my cousin Wayne have a thing about Wedge Salads. Both travel for work often and when eating out always order this salad. When they do they always post a photo on Facebook.
Between the two of them they probably have 50 photos of salad from everywhere including the Outback Steakhouse Salad.
I've asked but I'm not privy to the joke? So.... I don't get it, but suffice to say I've seen a lot of salad photos!
First published September 2016 - Last update May 26, 2021
Platter Talk
I love this salad! The added veggies & bacon are the crown atop the wedge drizzled with blue cheese. Thanks. This is always good with a burger, I find. Waaaay better then french fries!
Bowl Me Over
Mmmm....now you got me thinking about lunch....burger...wedge...oh yes! 😀
Anyonita
Look how vibrant and colourful your salad is! Absolutely adore a classic wedge salad!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much Anyonita - love a big salad! 😀
Divya Prakash
This wedge salad looks delicious !! Love that blue cheese dressing!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Divya - wedge salads are such a yummy choice, enjoy!
Elizabeth
Mmmm I do love a good salad, me! Intrigued by these blue cheese crumbles!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Elizabeth - love a great salad too!!
Debi at Life Currents
This is so beautiful! I love that blue cheese dressing recipe too! I can't wait to make this. I've pinned and yummed it to make soon!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Debi, let me know what you think! We really lLove that salad dressing!!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too
A classic salad that speaks of entertaining. Nice job and the pics are awesome!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much Peter, appreciate the kudos on the pics! 😀 Have a great day!
Patty Haxton Anderson
I want to compliment you on the amazing photos.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Patty! It's something we all work so hard on!
Del's cooking twist
This recipe looks incredible. I love blue cheese!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much!!!
Healing Tomato
This is a nice way to make Iceberg look appealing. You have a great combination of ingredients. It doesn't surprise me that you didn't have a single crumb left over at your family reunion. It is delicious and healthy looking salad
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Rini! I love a great salad - all that yummy crunch!!!
christine
Oh mama, I love me a good wedge salad! There's just something so rustic about that big hunk of lettuce. Your dressing sounds like the perfect finishing touch!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Christine!!! So yummy & good!!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
I love a wedge salad and this looks fabulous! Thanks for joining the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Thanks for hosting such a great link party, always so much fun!!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Wedge is one of my favorite salads too. hard to beat bleu cheese, bacon, and lettuce.
Bowl Me Over
Totally agree with you there - love a great wedge salad!