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!
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
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!
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 it 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!
What is a wedge salad?
If you’ve never had a wedge salad it’s made from a head of iceberg lettuce, sliced into four 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.
Ingredients for Outback Steakhouse Wedge Salad
- iceberg lettuce
- cherry tomatoes
- red onions
- green onions
- bacon
- blue cheese dressing
- blue cheese crumbles
Optional Toppings for Salad
- cucumbers
- radishes
- bell peppers
- olives
- cilantro
- red onions
- nuts or sesame seeds
- avocado chunks
- raw corn
- frozen peas
- croutons
Really you can top this salad with any of your favorite toppings!
How do you eat a wedge salad?
Iceberg lettuce is is served in a wedge and it’s best to use a knife to slice it into bite size piece at the table.
What is the best lettuce for this salad?
Iceberg of course! I know many think it is a throw-away lettuce, but when it is fresh, the flavor is so bright!
Can this salad be made ahead of time?
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!
Should you wash the lettuce?
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.
Outback Steakhouse Wedge Salad Recipe
What to serve with wedge salad!
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! 😉
More of my favorite Salad Recipes!
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Outback Wedge Salad
Iceberg Wedge Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onions thinly sliced
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- blue cheese salad dressing recipe below or store bought
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Slice the lettuce head in half and again so there are four wedges. Remove the core & 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
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 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!
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!